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One-month intensive program will support 200 farmers and agro-entrepreneurs in developing value-added products and strengthening market access

11 August 2026

ICBA and Uzbekistan’s Agency for Innovative Development Launch Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator in Karakalpakstan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and with financial support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched the MURUNA (“resilience” in Arabic) project to strengthen Iraq’s climate resilience. Iraq continues to face serious challenges to food security, with an estimated 2.5 million people requiring humanitarian assistance.

15 July 2026

WFP and ICBA partner to strengthen water governance and climate-smart agriculture for food security

Through its partnerships and programs, ICBA continues to strengthen AWLA’s position as a regional platform for building women’s capacities in agriculture and enhancing their role in developing science- and innovation-based solutions to food security and sustainability challenges, particularly in arid and saline environments.

24 June 2026

ICBA Graduates 21 Arab Women Leaders from AWLA’s Fourth Cohort in Alignment with the International Year of Women Farmers 2026

Through this event, ICBA continues to strengthen its role as a scientific and technical partner in supporting the adoption of climate-smart crops, developing sustainable agricultural solutions for arid and saline environments, and contributing to more resilient food systems in the UAE and the wider region.

05 June 2026

ICBA Organizes “Millets Harvest Day” to Support the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE

The three-month “Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator” aims to reach 200 beneficiaries from Karakalpakstan, with a focus on women and youth.

25 May 2026

ICBA and Uzbekistan’s Agency for Innovative Development Sign Agreement to Launch Farmers’ Accelerator Program Supporting Crop Value Chains in Karakalpakstan

Showcased during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, Resilience reflected a clear applied vision: crops that are able to withstand salinity, heat, and water scarcity can move beyond the field and into food applications that support diversification, resource efficiency, local production capacity, and greater self-sufficiency.

19 May 2026

Resilience: ICBA Translates Climate-Smart Crops into Sustainable Food Solutions

On the sidelines of the second Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition in Al Ain, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) officially launched the National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE.

26 April 2026

MOCCAE and ICBA Launch ‘National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE’

Through its participation in Tashkent Water Week 2026 and Women Water Week, ICBA reinforced the importance of connecting science, leadership, policy dialogue, and cooperation in support of more resilient water and agricultural systems.

30 March 2026

ICBA spotlights women’s leadership and water resilience at Tashkent Water Week 2026

On International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls”, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) marked the completion of the fourth cohort of the Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (AWLA) Fellowship Program, highlighting the growing role of women scientists in advancing agricultural innovation and climate resilience across the Middle East and North Africa.

08 March 2026

International Women’s Day: ICBA Concludes Fourth Cohort of the Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (AWLA) Fellowship Program

The annual open day serves as a reminder that ICBA’s progress is rooted in collective effort and a long-term vision to build resilient food systems for a changing climate.

28 February 2026

ICBA Team Reflects on Progress and Impact at Annual Open Day

As part of the collaboration, two FAO E-learning Academy courses were made available in Arabic to enhance accessibility for professionals across Arabic-speaking countries . In addition, 49 FAO courses, including 43 in English and 6 in Arabic, were integrated into ICBA’s digital learning platform to benefit professionals in the region.

10 February 2026

ICBA and FAO E-learning Academy Highlight Measurable Results of Ongoing Collaboration

An Inception meeting brought together the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) to strengthen Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for the sustainable management of the Red Palm Weevil within date palm production systems.

20 January 2026

ICBA Hosts the Launch of Good Agricultural Practices as a Core Pillar of Red Palm Weevil Management

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