Key Takeaways
- ICBA inaugurated three new agricultural research and training facilities with support from the Al Rostamani Group.
- The additions include a training center, a plant tissue culture laboratory, and an integrated agri-aquaculture system.
- The project aims to advance climate-smart agriculture, sustainable food production, and research capacity in the UAE.
- The inauguration follows a multi-year collaboration focused on skills development and scientific advancement.
- Leaders from both organizations highlighted the importance of the facilities for long-term agricultural sustainability.
ICBA Marks Completion of New Research and Training Facilities
ICBA has inaugurated three new agricultural facilities at its headquarters in Dubai, developed in partnership with the Al Rostamani Group. The opening event was held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and attended by senior representatives from government, academia, and the agricultural research community.
The facilities mark the final phase of a collaboration that began in 2023, when the Al Rostamani Group funded an expansion of ICBA’s capacity-building programs. Construction of the new complex started in October 2024, fully supported by the Group as part of its community initiatives.
ICBA Expands Capacity for Climate-Smart Agriculture
H.E. Marwan Abdulla Al Rostamani, Chairman of Al Rostamani Group, stated that the project reflects a shared commitment to supporting national sustainability priorities. “These facilities are pivotal to advancing the UAE’s strategic objectives in environmental and agricultural sustainability,” he said. “Our funding initiative is driven by a commitment to social responsibility and the belief that such projects create long-term value.”
