The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a strategic agreement with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to support the growth of local companies driving innovation in food security, agriculture, and environmental resilience.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Emirates Agriculture Exhibition and Conference 2025 in Al Ain, in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Najla Al Midfa, Vice Chair and Managing Director of EGF.
The partnership aims to accelerate the development of UAE-based small and medium enterprises working across food and water security, agricultural technology, local production, and climate-aligned business models.
“This partnership paves the way for achieving our shared environmental objectives aligned with the National Food Security Strategy 2051 and We the UAE Vision 2031,”
said Dr. Al Dahak, highlighting the critical role of the private sector in advancing national sustainability goals.
Under the agreement, MOCCAE and EGF will exchange expertise, promote high-potential companies, and showcase innovative ventures contributing to the UAE’s long-term climate and food security targets.
EGF, established with AED1 billion in capital, invests in growth-stage companies tackling national challenges. Najla Al Midfa noted that the Fund offers more than capital, acting as a long-term partner to founders through strategic support, governance, and access to networks.
“By focusing on agri-tech and environmental innovation, we are investing in the building blocks of national resilience and self-sufficiency,”
she said.
The collaboration underscores the UAE’s commitment to a sustainable, future-ready economy driven by innovation and strong public-private partnerships.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
