Sharjah (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 03 April 2026 AD) Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Taniji, Head of Department agriculture The CEO of the Production and Livestock Corporation (Iktva) confirmed that United Arab Emirates‘s food The security system has achieved a high level of success.
He said that the department and the institution work within a broader national framework under the umbrella of the Emirates Food Security Council (EFSC), and work in an integrated and coordinated manner with everyone Members.
He stressed close cooperation with ministries industry And advanced technologyeconomy, tourism, climate change and environment, as well as the EFSC, in managing the country’s strategic food reserves through high-level coordination meetings to ensure food security under everyone conditions.
In an interview with Emirates news WAM pointed out that: United Arab Emirates Adopts proactive plans to achieve food security, after showing strong resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, drought Conditions affecting key supplying countries.
He added that the country currently maintains sufficient food reserves for up to six months, covering both essential Commodities and animal feed, ensuring preparedness for any emergency.
Al-Tunaiji said that IKTVA is operating at full capacity everyone Locally allocated resources market. Milk production reached 130,000 liters per day and is expected to rise to 300,000 liters per day by 2029, serving more than one person. million the people. Poultry production currently stands at 7,000 birds per day, with plans to increase production to 16,000 birds and eventually to 25,000 to 26,000 birds per day.
He pointed out that in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler SharjahProduction is currently being increased, with additional land allocated for future expansion, bringing production to between 25,000 and 26,000 birds per day.
He added that with regard to vegetables and fruits, the department supplies them through Grass Farms market daily with everyone Seasonal products.
He added that in implementation of the directives of His Highness the Ruler SharjahIn support of food production chains in the country, the department plans to offer 140 local food products Markets During this year and next.
These products will include a wide range of dairy products, cheeses, butter and animal fats, in a project that reflects His Highness’s interest in transformation from Converting hydrogenated vegetable oils into natural animal fats in food production, in addition to producing various types of baked goods.
He added that “Iktva” organic products are provided at competitive prices to ensure easy access to consumers, in line with the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah.
Among the anticipated products is a high-protein milk targeting athletes, as it contains 43 percent natural protein, compared to 34 percent currently available in the Kingdom. marketAs well as Greek yogurt.
Al-Taniji pointed to the ongoing efforts to establish factories for cheese, butter, ghee, ketchup, tomato paste and fruit jam, noting that everyone Production inputs are obtained through the “Iktva” system to support the circular economy and ensure high nutritional value.
He said that the slaughterhouse and poultry processing plant are in the final stages of completion and are expected to begin operation by the end of the year maybeAnd an animal feed factory is nearing completion.
He also pointed to the Hassad Project, a joint initiative between the department and local farmers, focusing on contract farming to better organize agricultural production and distribution, and prevent… market Excess supply and ensuring fair pricing.