With the approach of the holy month of Ramadan and due to the increasing demand for Mleiha dairy products, the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (EKTIFA) launched Mleiha milk today, Thursday, the latest product of Mleiha Dairy Farm at the Al Dhaid Agriculture Exhibition.

Launch ceremony attended by distinguished figures

The launch ceremony was attended by several distinguished figures, including Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, as well as His Excellency Dr. Eng. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock (SDAL) and CEO of the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (EKTIFA).

Other notable attendees included His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment; His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; His Excellency Salem Abdullah Al Kaabi, Director of the Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock; His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment; His Excellency Waleed Abdulrahman Bu Khater, Second Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board; and several other members of the Sharjah Chamber’s Board of Directors, along with other officials.

Expansion of Mleiha Dairy Farm’s product range

His Excellency Dr. Eng. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji stated that the expansion of Maliha Dairy Farm’s product range is in response to the growing demand for its organic products. He highlighted that the farm’s current production is 16,000 litres of fresh organic milk per day, available in three sizes: two litres, one litre, and 180 ml. This milk will be available at Sharjah Co-op branches starting today, with wider distribution across all sales outlets next week. Dr. Al Tunaiji also mentioned that Maliha Dairy Farm produces around 40,000 litres of milk daily and will soon introduce new dairy products for children, featuring natural flavors free from additives, by the end of January.

Focus on organic, nutritional benefits

Dr. Eng. Al Tunaiji added, “Our organic dairy products and derivatives are rich in A2A2 protein, making them easy to digest and ensuring they are safe and nutritious organic food.”

Sharjah’s vision for sustainable self-sufficiency

He highlighted that His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has designated 2025 as the "Golden Year" to celebrate the achievements of the Sharjah Organic Food Security System and its projects aimed at enhancing sustainable self-sufficiency.

Future growth and regional impact

He emphasised that "EKTIFA" is working to double the nucleus herd at Maliha Dairy Farm to 8,000 cows by the end of this year. Over the next three years, the herd is expected to grow to around 20,000 cows, enabling the farm to meet the demands of both the local and Gulf markets for dairy products and their derivatives. This expansion comes in response to the growing interest in improving nutritional lifestyles, promoting a culture of healthy and safe food, and addressing issues like overweight, obesity, and diet-related health risks.