HyveGeo plans to green the UAE deserts - in pictures

  • Abdulaziz bin Redha, chief executive and founder of Hyvegeo with Dr Larissa Nicholas, biochar science lead, right, and Dr Harjit Singh, chief engineer and co-founder. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Abdulaziz bin Redha, chief executive and founder of Hyvegeo with Dr Larissa Nicholas, biochar science lead, right, and Dr Harjit Singh, chief engineer and co-founder. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Desert soil and pots in Mr Bin Rehda's garden
    Desert soil and pots in Mr Bin Rehda's garden
  • The desert soil is sieved as part of the testing process
    The desert soil is sieved as part of the testing process
  • Tomatoes are grown in pots using micro algae
    Tomatoes are grown in pots using micro algae
  • Biochar made from palm leaves that have been pyrolysed
    Biochar made from palm leaves that have been pyrolysed
  • Dr Larissa Nicholas measuring out the micro algae
    Dr Larissa Nicholas measuring out the micro algae
  • Hyvegeo uses desert soil to grow crops
    Hyvegeo uses desert soil to grow crops
  • Rocket being cultivated in pots
    Rocket being cultivated in pots