Dubai’s push for sustainable food security is gaining new momentum as the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silal, the UAE’s prominent agri-food and technology group. The partnership, announced at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, aims to create a cooperative framework to enhance local food production through technology.
Quick Facts
- Partnership between Dubai’s DECCA and Silal.
- Goal to advance sustainable food security.
- Focus on technology-enabled local production.
Translating National Priorities into Action
The collaboration formalizes efforts to turn the UAE’s national food security goals into concrete initiatives within Dubai. It combines DECCA’s regulatory oversight with Silal’s expertise across the agri-food value chain.
His Excellency Ahmad Mohammad Bin Thani, Director General of DECCA, commented on the strategic importance of the agreement. “Food security is a national priority that we are actively advancing today. This MoU with Silal reflects that commitment. This partnership brings together DECCA’s regulatory leadership with Silal’s expertise in agri-food and technology to enhance Dubai’s position as a more resilient and sustainable food ecosystem.”
Strengthening the Agri-Food Value Chain
A core objective of the MoU is to directly support local farmers in Dubai by providing them with advanced systems and expertise. The partnership will leverage Silal’s capabilities to create more reliable channels for locally grown produce to reach consumers.
“Our focus at Silal is on turning strategy into action across the agri-food value chain,” said His Excellency Dhafer Al Qasimi, Group CEO of Silal. “By leveraging our capabilities in sourcing, logistics, and distribution, we aim to create more consistent pathways for locally grown produce to reach consumers, while contributing to a more efficient and resilient food system in the UAE.”
The collaboration will focus on deploying modern technology to diversify food sources, enhance local production capacity, and implement measures to reduce food loss and waste, strengthening the position of Emirati products in the market.
About DECCA
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) was established under Law No. (11) of 2024 to lead Dubai’s environmental and climate agenda. Its mission includes advancing environmental action, enhancing food security through Dubai’s Food Security Strategy, and protecting ecosystems to ensure sustainable development. DECCA drives climate mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and the adoption of a circular economy.
About Silal
Part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, Silal was established in September 2020 to diversify food sources and stimulate manufacturing and distribution in the agri-food sectors. The company manages procurement programs, strategic foodstuff stocks, and executes knowledge transfer programs on desert farming techniques.
Source: Zawya
