The government of the the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is to build 12 vertical farms in Dubai, as part of an effort to improve food security and reduce waste. Up to 7,600 sq m of government-owned land will be provided by UAE as part of the deal. Shalimar Biotech Industries will build the facilities, which will include a water desalination plant, air conditioning, automatic irrigation systems and LED lighting. The ministry will also provide logistical support and assist in research to develop new technologies that help reduce the the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment's dependence on imported food.
The government of the UAE is to build 12 vertical farms in Dubai, as part of an effort to improve food security and reduce waste. Up to 7,600 sq m of government-owned land will be provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment as part of the deal. Shalimar Biotech Industries will build the facilities, which will include a water desalination plant, air conditioning, automatic irrigation systems and LED lighting. The ministry will also provide logistical support and assist in research to develop new technologies that help reduce the UAE's dependence on imported food.