Silal, Abu Dhabi's leading agri-food and technology company, signed today a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group (SVG), a prominent Chinese company specializing in vegetable seed breeding and counter-seasonal production.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, witnessed the signing of the partnership at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 forum.
This partnership will enable SVG to invest over AED120 million ($33 million) into developing a 100,000 m2 Agritech powerhouse in Al Ain, marking a major milestone for the UAE and regional agriculture sectors. The facility will harness advanced technologies, including AI and robotics, to drive precision, boost efficiency and deliver sustainable, high-impact innovations across the agricultural value chain.
The Agritech powerhouse will showcase SVG's advanced "Shouguang Model" of greenhouse technology, which will be adapted and optimized for the unique climate conditions of the UAE. It will feature a range of advanced greenhouse structures, such as intelligent photovoltaic glass greenhouses, thin film-connected greenhouses and large-span solar greenhouses.
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