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Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE's young farmers, green heritage shine at Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition
30 May 2025 00:07 AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (ABU DHABI)While the inaugural Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition aims to shape the future of farming, the diverse participation — from seasoned farmers and young innovators to sustainability-focused entrepreneurs — reflects a nation rooted in a rich agricultural heritage, evolving with the farmer Musleh Alaryani, for example, started his journey in agriculture when he just three years old. It all began on his grandmother's land, he told Aletihad.'I used to go to my grandmother's farm to see how she was planting. I learnt from her,' he said during the event held from May 28 to 31 at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain. Encouraged by his father, who gave him a piece of land to cultivate, Musleh grew over 15 kinds of vegetables, watermelon, roses, and Indian dates. He eventually learnt how to produce cotton and even make artificial flowers, inspired by exhibitions and the teachings of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. 'Give me agriculture, and I will give you civilisation,' Musleh said, reciting the words of Sheikh Zayed by heart. Theyab Alketbi, a student at the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine of the UAE University, is also taking part in the exhibition with his passion for aquaponics. This system integrates fish farming with agriculture. 'We use the fertilisers from the fish to nourish the plants without chemicals. It's a complete cycle,' Alketbi told Aletihad. 'The water is reused, saving both cost and resources.'Sustainable farming is a key focus of the exhibition, which has provided a collaborative space for knowledge exchange. Eco-friendly agricultural technologies are showcased, too, as the event reinforced the role of the community in driving agricultural Al Balushi, who represented Mustadama Farms, shared insights on how their company embraced sustainable farming. 'We grow and sell our products simultaneously. We've built net houses and greenhouses,' Al Balushi said. The company currently produces tomatoes, cucumbers, and other crops. 'Despite challenges, we succeeded in delivering a range of organic products in less than a year. We are in the middle of the season, and the results are promising.' The conference focused on strengthening public-private partnerships, encouraging agricultural investment, and boosting local production from national farms. It highlighted how innovation, collaboration, and sustainability can come together to secure a brighter future for farming. With voices from every corner of the industry—young and old, academic and practical—the event offered a hopeful glimpse into the future of sustainable agriculture.
Shafaq News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
PMF continues to solidify Iraqi-Syrian border
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a state-sanctioned coalition mainly composed of Shiite factions, have expanded their presence along the Syrian border to enhance security and prevent cross-border infiltration, PMF al-Anbar Operations Commander Qassem Musleh announced Tuesday. In remarks to the PMF's official website, Musleh explained that units are now deployed across the border areas of al-Anbar province. This deployment, coordinated with other Iraqi security forces, aims to strengthen surveillance and deter potential threats. He confirmed the situation along the frontier remains stable, with no recent reports of external breaches or militant activity. Meanwhile, Syrian military units have also moved toward the Iraqi border, reinforcing their positions along the frontier. Syrian security forces conducted a raid in the village of Al-Hari near the border, targeting arms smugglers and drug traffickers. The Iraqi-Syrian border stretches approximately 610 kilometers—nearly 300 kilometers through Nineveh province and 320 kilometers in al-Anbar. The region's rugged terrain and sparse population have historically made it a corridor for smuggling weapons, drugs, and fighters, as well as a refuge for extremist groups. Security measures were reinforced following the fall of the Syrian regime on December 8, amid growing concerns over a potential resurgence of extremist activity, particularly by ISIS. Musleh added that operations targeting ISIS remnants are ongoing in the western desert. Additional efforts are also underway to secure pilgrimage routes used by Hajj travelers passing through Iraq toward Saudi Arabia.
