Sellal Group and Company "Delphi" The Netherlands cooperates to enhance national capabilities in the food and agriculture sector in the Emirates
Abu Dhabi, June 19 / WAM / Sellal Group, the leader in the agricultural and food technology sector in the UAE, announced the conclusion of a strategic partnership with the Dutch company Delphi, which specializes in agricultural consulting, with the aim of contributing to the development of the agricultural sector locally through designing, developing and implementing advanced training and capacity building programs over the next five years.
The partnership was announced during a reception ceremony held to receive the representative delegation of the Sellal Group in the presence of Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al-Dahhak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment at Delphi’s headquarters in the Netherlands, in a step that reflects the commitment of both parties to supporting the development of national competencies and promoting innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector.
The partnership aims to enhance the adoption of agricultural technology solutions and the latest practical applications and global practices, by providing specialized training programs covering the fields of open-air agriculture, protected agriculture and hydroponics, in addition to advanced technical systems for greenhouses, which contributes to raising the efficiency of workers in the sector and enhancing its productivity and sustainability.
Dr. Shamal Mohammed, CEO of the Innovation Oasis of the Sellal Group, said: “Investing in developing national competencies represents one of the basic pillars to ensure the sustainability and growth of the food and agriculture sector in the UAE. Through our partnership with Delphi, we seek to employ advanced global expertise and knowledge and adapt it to the needs of the local agricultural sector, which contributes to empowering farmers and national cadres with the skills and tools necessary to keep pace with the rapid changes in the sector. The initiative also enhances the transfer of applied knowledge and building specialized capabilities, in a way that supports the development of A more efficient, innovative and sustainable agricultural system, and enhances its contribution to achieving the country’s food security goals.”
Under the agreement, training programs are not limited to technical and agricultural aspects only, but also include basic business pillars, such as preparing feasibility studies, developing sustainable business models, and commercial marketing strategies, ensuring the enhancement of the economic feasibility of local agricultural projects and their long-term sustainability.
Arnoud van Boven, Managing Partner at Delphi, said: “Salal Group and Delphi share a common vision, which is to develop the agricultural sector, and building and developing knowledge is a fundamental focus of our approach, as we work to produce new knowledge and expertise to address the challenges faced by farmers around the world. Through cooperation between the Sallal Group’s Innovation Oasis and Delphi’s research centers, we will work to support farmers in the UAE and neighboring countries to confront pressing issues related to food security and enhance farmers’ incomes. We will also contribute to improving “With the quality of infrastructure and knowledge of the agricultural sector in the UAE.”
The partnership represents an important milestone in the development of the food and agriculture sector in the UAE, as it reflects the importance of investing in specialized education and training as an essential foundation for building an advanced agricultural sector capable of keeping pace with future challenges. It also contributes to supporting the objectives of the National Food Security Strategy 2051 and consolidating the UAE’s position as a leading global center for innovation in the field of agricultural technology.
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