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Ongoing Initiatives to Improve Quality of Life and Support the Local Economy
The projects include a set of initiatives across various sectors aimed at improving quality of life, promoting sustainable development, supporting the local economy, and providing high-quality products.
Wheat Farms in Mleiha Area
The first organic farm in the Middle East utilizing modern irrigation technologies, plant health monitoring, and reducing environmental waste. It earned the Future Readiness Mark due to its sustainable food security projects. It includes a lab and experimental farm for developing non-GMO wheat varieties, aiming to produce the Sharjah1 wheat strain within 5 years.
Mleiha Dairy
Mleiha Dairy Farm, the first in the Middle East to produce fully organic milk, was inaugurated in April 2024, with the factory opening in May 2025. It currently houses 1,200 cows, expected to increase to 8,000. Within three years, it will become the largest producer of organic milk, featuring eco-friendly and recyclable packaging.
Future Projects to Support the Agriculture and Livestock Sector in Sharjah
The projects aim to support and develop the agriculture and livestock sector in Sharjah by adopting ambitious initiatives for development and sustainability, based on scientific and applied research to develop the best methods and practices suitable for the UAE environment.
Honey Bee Farms
The project aims to support and develop the honey bee farming sector in Sharjah. The authority seeks to adopt ambitious initiatives to develop and sustain beekeeping and honey production. These initiatives are based on rigorous scientific and applied research aimed at developing best practices suitable for the UAE environment. By implementing well-studied strategies to enhance production efficiency and quality, the project seeks to promote local awareness about beekeeping and support beekeepers in this vital sector.
Poultry Farm
The poultry farm adopts advanced global best practices, making it a model to emulate in Sharjah, similar to many other projects undertaken by the authority. This farm is completely free of genetic or hereditary modifications, reflecting Sharjah’s commitment to providing healthy and safe products for consumers. By implementing precise strategies for poultry care and management, the farm aims to achieve the highest levels of quality and productivity, enhancing its role in strengthening local food security and meeting market needs.
