November - December 2016

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First-of-its-kind Emirates Soil Museum opens its doors in Dubai

First-of-its-kind Emirates Soil Museum opens its doors in Dubai

8 December 2016

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) inaugurated today the Emirates Soil Museum, a unique facility in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Dubai hosts biggest international conference on quinoa

Dubai hosts biggest international conference on quinoa

6 December 2016

Leaders, scientists and experts from around the world gathered today at one of the biggest international conferences dedicated to quinoa since 2013 was declared the International Year of Quinoa by the United Nations.

ICBA director general receives prestigious award for achievements in science

ICBA director general receives prestigious award for achievements in science

1 December 2016

Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Director General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), has won a prestigious Arab Women of the Year 2016 award in recognition of her long-term commitment and contribution to promoting science and innovation, especially among Arab women.