The National Food Security Strategy 2051
The National Food Security Strategy 2051 is the UAE’s long-horizon blueprint to become the world’s best performer on the Global Food Security Index by 2051, driven by sustainable production, diversified imports, and technology-enabled agriculture.
Core Strategic Goals (2051 Horizon)
- Achieve #1 global ranking in the Global Food Security Index by 2051.
- Build a comprehensive national food system anchored in sustainable, tech-enabled production.
- Enhance local production across the entire value chain using modern and smart technologies.
- Develop resilient international partnerships to diversify food sources.
- Strengthen legislation to improve nutrition and reduce food waste.
- Ensure year-round access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food.
Strategic Approaches
- Facilitating global food trade & Trade Facilitation Reforms
- Diversifying import sources through Multi Country Sourcing Agreements
- Boosting local production & Overseas Farming Investment
- Reducing food loss and waste & Logistics Corridor
- Enhancing nutrition and food safety & Strategic Stockpiling
Global Sourcing & Consolidation
Secure Critical commodities globally through concession agreements, long term supply contracts, facilities and services at port of Origins. Consolidate the rights and cargoes Centrally in Abu Dhabi through AD Ports ecosystem. Value Add and export through FTA, Transfer to storage silos/warehouses. List on Multi Commodity markets, Tokenize the commodity assets.
Key Commodities: Rice, Fisheries, Cotton, Edible Oil, Coffee, Sugar, Algae, Cashew Nuts.
Storage Silo Complex
Strategic Relevance: Aligns with UAE Food Security 2051 objectives. Serves as a regional consolidation hub for agri-trade and re-export. Enables long-term commodity stockpiling and price stabilization.
Economic Impact: Reduces import dependency, creates operational efficiency, and generates steady revenue streams.
ESG Alignment: Promotes sustainable storage, integrates renewable energy, and supports circular economy.
Perishables & Edible Oil
Logistics: Consolidation handled by AD Ports. Kaizad Free Zone facilitates infrastructure, cold storages, quality testing, and skilled workforce.
Value Addition: Processing, packaging, rebranding, and trading. Raw materials for new Emirati brands.
Distribution: Re-exports, transhipments, food banks across UAE, in-country retail buyers, humanitarian aids.
Algae Farming
End to End Supply Chain: Handled by AD Ports, processing done in Kaizad Freezone.
Products: Bio Fuel, Food Products, Animal Feeds, Nutrients & Supplements, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals.
Sustainability (Why Shift Now?): Carbon-Negative (absorbs CO2), Water Conservation (uses 80% less freshwater than cotton), Biodegradability.