Crop and livestock production, farm inputs, irrigation, food security, agricultural technology and trade. Coverage identifies sources, location precision, data periods, and whether figures are observed or projected. Page 7.
Global Food Week, organised by ADNEC Group with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, concluded after three days with 97 agreements valued at AED 6.9 billion. The event drew more than 47,092 attendees and 2,580 exhibiting companies from 92 countries.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM), reporting ADNEC Group and ADAFSA
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization selected Emirati farmer Khadija Darwish Alqubaisi for its 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development initiative, announced on 9 October 2026. The programme recognises women’s contributions across the agrifood value chain during the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Alqubaisi owns Nad Al Dhab farm in Al Ain and has promoted smart and sustainable farming and agricultural learning for young people.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM), reporting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Statistics Centre–Abu Dhabi (SCAD) and agri-food company Silal signed a service-level agreement on 7 October 2026 to strengthen data exchange and statistical capabilities for the emirate’s agriculture and food sector. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Global Food Week, held at ADNEC from 6 to 8 October.
From 3 October, Scotland applied the same bluetongue restricted-zone status nationwide, removing some livestock movement licences while retaining clinical and other controls.
SaudiFood Manufacturing 2026 took place at the Jeddah Superdome on 27–29 September. The Saudi Press Agency said the exhibition brought together food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers and public bodies.
The four-day Reboot the Earth event hosted by CMU-Q drew 110 participants from across Qatar. Twenty-two teams produced working prototypes for crop suitability or cold-chain monitoring to reduce food loss.
The National Food Safety Authority reported 230,000 tonnes of food exports in 3,700 consignments during 5–11 September. Potatoes led vegetable shipments and mangoes led fruit shipments.
Source: Egypt State Information Service / National Food Safety Authority
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