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          Agriculture

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          Dubai Medical University unveils AI-powered greenhouse

          UAEMay 09, 2025
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          UAE and Bill Gates unveil AI-powered agriculture solutions

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          Emirati women reflect on their incredible farming journey

          UAEOctober 31, 2024
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          UAEOctober 21, 2024
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          CommentOctober 16, 2024
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          EuropeOctober 15, 2024
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence at Al Marmoom farm. Photo: Wam

          Giving the UAE green fingers is the key to food security

          EditorialOctober 08, 2024
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a campaign entitled Plant the Emirates to boost the nation's agriculture sector. Photo: Wam

          Sheikh Mohammed announces Plant the Emirates project

          UAEOctober 06, 2024
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          Meet the Emirati farmer producing organic fertiliser to reduce pollution

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