Watch: In a first, UAE launches trials to cultivate quinoa, promote food security

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00:00We are proud of our role in supporting research funded by CELAL and ECPA

00:08with the aim of launching the first experiments of quinoa cultivation

00:11to be used in the UAE,

00:13which is a remarkable achievement among the efforts

00:17to provide local agricultural technology solutions.

00:20This initiative is supported by the Research and Development Fund

00:24which is valued at 100 million dirhams

00:26and belongs to the Growth Capture Lab.

00:29We are also committed to developing agricultural technology solutions

00:34at the local level

00:36and supporting innovative and sustainable agricultural practices.

00:39Through the development of new varieties of quinoa,

00:43we aim to diversify food sources

00:45and reduce dependence on traditional crops

00:48and enhance agricultural flexibility.

00:51We also seek to establish strong and sustainable food systems

00:55by providing alternative food sources

00:58The Research and Development Capture Fund, which we launched in 2022,

01:05focuses on accelerating innovation,

01:08research, development and providing new opportunities for growth

01:12and enhancing value and sustainability

01:15in the self-governing sectors of the UAE economy.

01:19The Capture Fund, which was established in 2018,

01:23focuses on strategic investments

01:26that enhance sustainable growth

01:29and improve the quality of life for the UAE population,

01:33in line with the goals of our smart government in the long term.

01:38This cooperation is an important step towards

01:41a tangible transformation in agricultural practices

01:45through research, development and innovation.

01:48The implementation of advanced agricultural technology solutions

01:52contributes to the continuation of the development

01:55of local agricultural sectors.

01:57The Capture Fund will always be committed to

02:01enhancing food security and agriculture flexibility

02:04in the UAE and around the world.

02:06We also seek to establish a solid foundation for a sustainable future

02:11by adopting innovative solutions

02:14to help future generations succeed and prosper.