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The initiative aims to secure food supply and raise production to cater to the needs of the people in the Emirates
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the first phase of a wheat farm project in Mleiha. All photos: Wam
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, scatters kernels to mark the launch
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The first phase of wheat cultivation will cover an area of 400 hectares and is scheduled to be harvested in four months
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, sits with several officials at the inauguration of the wheat farm
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has promised farmers water and electricity at subsidised rates
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The initiative aims to secure food supply and raise production to cater to the needs of the people in the Emirates
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the first phase of a wheat farm project in Mleiha. All photos: Wam
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, scatters kernels to mark the launch
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The first phase of wheat cultivation will cover an area of 400 hectares and is scheduled to be harvested in four months
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, sits with several officials at the inauguration of the wheat farm
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Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has promised farmers water and electricity at subsidised rates
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The initiative aims to secure food supply and raise production to cater to the needs of the people in the Emirates
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates first phase of wheat farm project
Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, promises farmers water and electricity at subsidised rates
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The National
30 November, 2022
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