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Dr. Alzaabi received the distinction during an official ceremony in Uzbekistan on 28 August, where it was presented by H.E. Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

29 August 2026

Government of Uzbekistan Awards Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi 35th Independence Anniversary Badge of Honour

The recognition was presented by Dr. Qu Dongyu, FAO Director-General, to Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, acknowledging the Center’s leadership in developing sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture in saline and arid environments. Photo Credit © FAO / Giandomenico D’Angelo.

18 October 2025

ICBA Receives Global Technical Recognition from FAO for Leadership in Sustainable Plant Production and Protection

Honor presented during Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 in recognition of her contributions to sustainable land use and climate-resilient agriculture

23 June 2025

Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi Awarded Uzbekistan’s “Defender of Nature” Badge for Environmental Leadership

The Platinum Award in the category of “Reducing Hunger and Malnutrition” was given for the project aimed at supporting women farmers in Morocco’s Rehamna Province.

30 January 2024

ICBA wins Global ESG Awards

Aiming to establish a standardized benchmark for sustainable impact, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability, the Impact Seal serves as the official federal recognition of sustainable impact practices in the UAE. It is designed to assess organizations’ commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles and UN Social Development Goals (SDGs) through their policies, programs, and initiatives.

23 November 2023

ICBA gets Gold Impact Seal for sustainable impact in UAE

The award was presented by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the UAE and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, and received by Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Acting Director General of ICBA, at an official ceremony during the 14th session of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation.

14 March 2022

ICBA wins prestigious international date palm award

ICBA receives strategic partner award by UAE Ministry of Energy

22 December 2016

ICBA receives strategic partner award by UAE Ministry of Energy

ICBA director general receives prestigious award for achievements in science

01 December 2016

ICBA director general receives prestigious award for achievements in science

Call continues for international date palm, agricultural innovation award

12 June 2016

Call continues for international date palm, agricultural innovation award

ICBA receives prestigious international date palm award

16 March 2016

ICBA receives prestigious international date palm award

ICBA scientist wins award for irrigated agriculture research

10 November 2015

ICBA scientist wins award for irrigated agriculture research

2015 Francis New Medal Awarded to Dr. Amit Roy

22 June 2015

2015 Francis New Medal Awarded to Dr. Amit Roy

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