UAE deepens food security push with supply chain deals, women-led farming drive

A series of agreements and initiatives unveiled in Al Ain this week is underscoring how the UAE is expanding its food security strategy beyond production, placing greater emphasis on market access, supply chain integration, and workforce participation.

At the centre is a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Agricultural Centre (NAC) and NRTC Group, a core subsidiary of Ghitha Holding and International Holding Company. Signed during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 and witnessed by Minister of Climate Change and Environment Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the partnership is designed to embed locally grown produce into mainstream retail and distribution networks.

The agreement focuses on addressing a long-standing gap between domestic production and market access. It outlines plans for dedicated retail spaces for certified local produce, alongside more coordinated procurement, logistics, and distribution systems. It also includes training programmes aimed at improving grading, packaging, and quality standards, as well as joint marketing campaigns under the “Sustainable Product” initiative to increase consumer visibility.

At the centre is a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Agricultural Centre (NAC) and NRTC Group, a core subsidiary of Ghitha Holding and International Holding Company. Signed during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 and witnessed by Minister of Climate Change and Environment Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the partnership is designed to embed locally grown produce into mainstream retail and distribution networks.

The agreement focuses on addressing a long-standing gap between domestic production and market access. It outlines plans for dedicated retail spaces for certified local produce, alongside more coordinated procurement, logistics, and distribution systems. It also includes training programmes aimed at improving grading, packaging, and quality standards, as well as joint marketing campaigns under the “Sustainable Product” initiative to increase consumer visibility.