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The city known for importing almost all of its produce will now grow 2 million pounds of leafy greens each year inside the world’s largest vertical farm.
As the world begins to turn its back on oil in favour of green energy, the United Arab Emirates must follow suit or risk falling behind.
In 2021, the UAE set out plans to solidify itself as a global hub for sustainable technology and has started making investments to kickstart its green economy.
It is determined to transition to renewable energy, adopt environmentally friendly urban planning, and improve resource efficiency for local water, electricity, and recycling programs.
And although limited supply of water and arable land in Dubai has typically posed challenges for boosting its agricultural sector, things may soon change in light of ECO 1 – the world’s largest vertical farm – located right beside the Dubai airport.