UAE

Ukraine to realize large-scale grain supplies to the United Arab Emirates
- APK-Inform
- 01 February 2011
The large-scale purchasing of agricultural products and assets are the main targets of the UAE delegation visit to the Ukraine.
Gulf Merchant Bank set to drive forward investment in Moroccan aquaculture industry
- AME info
- 30 January 2011
Gulf Merchant Bank launches aquaculture fund and acquires 400ha land concession.
You reap what you sow
- Arabian Business
- 13 January 2011
As Gulf states continue to invest in foreign farmland, what are the long term implications
Food reserve planned, but imports leave UAE vulnerable
- The National
- 12 January 2011
Several national companies and even the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the capital's sovereign fund, are planning investments in agriculture in countries as diverse as Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, Australia, Romania and the United States.
UAE has a long history of support for Sudan
- The National
- 05 January 2011
Abu Dhabi acquired 30,000 ha of Sudanese farmland last June through the ADFD to grow alfalfa, a crop used to feed cattle.
Jenaan to plant $500m venture
- The National
- 25 November 2010
Abu Dhabi's Jenaan Investment owns and leases properties in Egypt and Sudan, as well as leasing land in Tanzania, Ethiopia and the US.
UAE, Saudi eye more farmland leasing overseas
- Reuters
- 24 November 2010
The UAE and Saudi Arabia will continue to invest in acquiring farmland abroad as part of their strategy to secure food supplies.
UAE keen to import Bulgarian food
- Novinite
- 24 November 2010
The Abu Dhabi Development Fund eyes the opportunity to invest in Bulgarian agriculture.
UAE remains vulnerable to high food price
- Emirates 24/7
- 23 November 2010
Sudanese officials say the “Zayed Project” is among the largest farm ventures launched by the UAE in Sudan, with investment of $60 million.
Abu Dhabi moves to secure food supply
- Zawya.com
- 17 November 2010
Abu Dhabi Sources will be going up against well established trading houses, including Glencore, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus.
Action pledged on soaring food prices
- The National
- 04 November 2010
UAE pursuing agriculture investments abroad to "guarantee the continuous availability of products with competitive prices."
UAE has over 2,800 sq km in Sudan farms
- Emirates Business 24/7
- 13 October 2010
The UAE controls more than 2,800 square kilometers [280,000 ha] in farms in Sudan -- more than triple the area of Bahrain -- as a result of its decision to invest in agricultural projects in fertile Arab nations to slash its soaring food import bill