Emirates Rawabi, with its integrated production expertise, and ReFarm Global, with its circular and regenerative technologies, have combined in a partnership that is set to transform agriculture, food production and landscaping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The partnership will deliver cost-efficient, carbon-conscious solutions that improve soil vitality, reduce water use, and support the UAE’s national goals in food security and climate action.
The collaboration will not only change the UAE’s food production systems, but also the landscaping industry, establishing a new benchmark for sustainable urban and agricultural growth across the region.
In line with the leadership’s vision to make Dubai the most beautiful, advanced, and liveable city in the world, this collaboration will help develop a sustainable master plan for urban greening, improve irrigation efficiency, reduce the urban heat island effect, and enhance the sustainability of Dubai’s parks and green ecosystems.
Oliver Christof, CEO of ReFarm Global Investments, commented: “Our mission is to restore the balance between nature, technology, and progress. Through this collaboration, we will empower farmers, urban developers, and food producers with innovative and cost-efficient systems that strengthen food security, while preserving our most valuable resources like air, soil and water.
“We share a common vision to make the UAE a global leader in regenerative and circular agriculture. Our technologies help farmers grow healthier crops with less water, improve soil quality, and create a new balance between productivity and preservation.”
Emirates Rawabi has extensive expertise in dairy, poultry, feed, and food production while ReFarm is known for breakthrough technologies in agricultural waste-to-value systems, regenerative soil enhancement, and air, soil, and water optimisation.
The partnership aims to create a sustainable food ecosystem that regenerates rather than depletes.
Mazen Al Refae, Group CEO of Emirates Rawabi, added: “This partnership marks a key milestone in our sustainability journey. At Emirates Rawabi, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Through Emirates Rawabi Sustainable Solutions (ERSS), we operate a circular model integrating biogas, solar energy, and advanced water treatment, making our operations responsible, efficient, and resilient. We understand our responsibilities to the environment and also to our communities.
“Together with ReFarm, we are implementing practical, scalable solutions that redefine sustainable farming from soil to plate and raise the standard for sustainable farming, strengthen circularity, and deliver measurable environmental impact.”
Through this partnership, the two companies will develop and implement pilot projects across the UAE that showcase circular agriculture in action from waste valorisation to regenerative soil and water systems. The initiative supports the UAE’s national goals for food security, climate action, and sustainable development.
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