Food security and the UAE’s strategy for long-term resilience are the focus of this Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed session. The discussion outlines the national approach to defining food security, maintaining efficiency in times of crisis, and coordinating efforts through entities including the Emirates Food Security Council. It also explores advances in agricultural technology, the role of community awareness, and the importance of shifting consumption habits. The session highlights how policy, innovation, and community engagement are working together to strengthen food systems in a complex and rapidly evolving global landscape.

Contributors:

• Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, Director General, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
• Dr Tarifa Al Zaabi, Deputy Director General, International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, ICBA
• Bader Mohamed Obaid bin Mubarak, Chief Executive, Fish Farm