The UAE is taking steps to achieve better food security.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the $1 million Global Food Technology Challenge.
The seven-month challenge, which is the biggest of its kind, seeks to find innovative solutions for food production and management in the UAE.
The finalists will be announced in April 2020 with the prize money divided among four winners.
UAE, Arab states condemn US ambassador remarks on Israel
The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
UAE, Belgium hold third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Belgium held the third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi, exploring avenues to further expand non-oil trade, foster private sector partnerships and enhance investment in key sectors like energy and advanced tech.
AED 100 million boost for Mother of Nation Endowment for Orphans
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UAE, Bahrain coordinate 100‑tonne Gaza aid shipment
Bahrain's Royal Humanitarian Foundation has dispatched a 100-tonne urgent relief shipment to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the Emirates Red Crescent.
