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High-profile symposium looks at genomics’ role in food security
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Abu Dhabi, March 4, 2018 – Under the patronage of H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security, and H.E. Sarah bint Youssef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, and in collaboration with the Emirates Scientists Council, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) organized a symposium titled “Genomics: Applications of Advanced Sciences for Food Security & Health” at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
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Harmonizing research efforts is key to achieving food security, UAE state minister says
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Dubai, UAE, March 1, 2018 – Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security, said that harmonizing the UAE’s research efforts as part of a comprehensive national program is key to establishing a comprehensive national strategy to achieve future food security, and will help to adopt the outcomes of scientific research in an ideal way, promote effective practices, and improve the country’s international competitiveness in food security.
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Islamic Development Bank president visits International Center for Biosaline Agriculture to discuss collaboration
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Dubai, UAE, February 15, 2018 – The President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Dr. Bandar Hajjar, paid a visit to the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) to discuss collaboration and experience the center’s advances in and contributions to agricultural research and development in different regions, and particularly IDB member countries.
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UAE state ministers for advanced sciences, food security visit ICBA to mull cooperation
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Dubai, UAE, January 23, 2018 – Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security, and Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, paid a special visit recently to the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) to learn about the center’s advances in and contributions to agricultural science and technology.
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International forum urges tapping marginal water for agriculture in Central Asia
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 13 December 2017 – More than 75 delegates at an international workshop, including decision-makers, scientists, experts and professionals, from over 16 countries agreed today to work more closely to promote marginal water use for agriculture in Central Asia.
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UAE Minister of State for Food Security visits ICBA to discuss collaboration
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Dubai, UAE, November 20, 2017 – The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) welcomed Her Excellency Mariam bint Hareb Al Mehairi, Minister of State, on a special visit to introduce the center’s functions and contributions to the advancement of biosaline agriculture, notably in the field of food security, in line with UAE Government’s strategy.
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ICBA, AOAD partner to boost food security in Arab region
Monday, October 16, 2017
Dubai, UAE, October 16, 2017 - The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) agreed today to step up collaboration on agricultural climate resilience and food security in the Arab region.
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Agricultural Advisor to UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs visits ICBA to discuss collaboration
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Dubai, UAE, September 14, 2017 - Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Agricul tural Advisor to the Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, v isited the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) today to discuss prospects for collaboration.
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ICBA wins Expo 2020 Dubai grant for innovative project
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Dubai, UAE, 3 August 2017 ― The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has been awarded a grant from the Expo 2020 Dubai’s Expo Live Innovation Impact Gr ant Programme to conduct an innovative research project on inland and coastal modular farms in the Uni ted Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Islamic Development Bank, ICBA present new initiative to empower Arab women scientists
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) today presented the Tamkeen program, a novel initiative to empower Arab women scientists, at a high-level seminar on the sidelines of the IsDB 42nd Annual Meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.