Key Takeaways
- Delphy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Silal to strengthen practical cooperation in agriculture and horticulture in the UAE, with a focus on farmer support, professional training, and capacity building.
- The MoU was signed in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
- The collaboration will explore the design and delivery of training programs across open-field and protected-crop cultivation, supported by Delphy's expertise in crop production, farm management, and commercial horticulture.
- The agreement will also consider feasibility studies, business models, and commercialization strategies to support sustainable and resilient local food production in the UAE.
- The MoU was signed on behalf of Silal by Dr. Shamal Mohammed, CEO of Innovation Oasis UAE, and on behalf of Delphy by Arnoud van Boven, Managing Partner.
Delphy Signs MoU with Silal to Advance UAE Agricultural Training
Delphy has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Silal, an Abu Dhabi-based agrifood company, to strengthen practical cooperation in agriculture and horticulture across the United Arab Emirates. The signing took place in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and marks a new phase of knowledge exchange focused on farmer support, professional training, and agricultural capacity building in the region.
Scope of the Cooperation Agreement
Through the MoU, Silal and Delphy will explore the design and delivery of training programs covering both open-field and protected-crop cultivation, drawing on Delphy's practical expertise in crop production, farm management, and commercial horticulture. The collaboration will also consider feasibility studies, business models, and commercialization strategies needed to support sustainable and resilient local food production in the UAE.
The agreement reflects growing interest among UAE agricultural institutions in importing specialist horticultural knowledge to accelerate the development of the country's domestic food production capacity, as part of the UAE's broader national food security agenda.
Delphy's Role in UAE Food Security
Delphy, a Dutch agricultural consultancy and knowledge organization with extensive experience in commercial horticulture, positions its involvement in the UAE as a contribution to the country's ambitions for food security, sustainable agriculture, and knowledge transfer. The partnership with Silal extends Delphy's international advisory work into the Gulf region, where protected agriculture and controlled environment farming are increasingly central to national food strategies.
Who Signed and Who Attended
The MoU was signed on behalf of Silal by Dr. Shamal Mohammed, CEO of Innovation Oasis UAE, and on behalf of Delphy by Arnoud van Boven, Managing Partner. The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, whose presence signals the UAE government's engagement with the cooperation and its alignment with national UAE agriculture and climate policy objectives.
