Zayed for Good and Silal sign MoU to advance agricultural innovation

Zayed for Good-Silal sign MoU
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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Sr. Content Head
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The Zayed for Good Foundation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silal Group, marking a major step toward fostering a sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

This collaboration aims to drive innovation and strengthen strategic partnerships, with the goal of enhancing the future of agriculture in the region.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026 at ADNEC Al Ain, supporting efforts to enhance food security and strengthen community resilience.

The Zayed for Good and Silal MoU outlines a collaborative framework focused on nurturing national talent in agricultural technology, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities, and advancing innovative solutions through Silal’s Innovation Oasis. The partnership aims to enhance productivity and resource efficiency in the agriculture sector.

The partnership also covers the development of local and international agricultural projects, providing technical and advisory support to transfer Emirati expertise to global markets.

In addition, both parties will deliver capacity-building programs to enable farmers to adopt modern, technology-driven practices that support sustainable and high-quality production.

HE Dhafer Al Qasimi-Silal-NAC Partnership
HE Dhafer Al Qasimi
Group CEO – Silal

“The collaboration supports efforts to build a resilient agri-food system by integrating innovation, knowledge, and human capital. The partnership will help empower farmers, develop future talent, and expand the impact of UAE expertise in agricultural innovation at both regional and international levels.”

Mohamed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of Zayed for Good Foundation, said that the partnership marks a key step in advancing sustainable development models that move beyond traditional humanitarian support toward long-term impact.

The agreement reflects a collaborative model that combines development and technical expertise to build an integrated agricultural ecosystem with sustainable local and global impact.

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