Corporate News

As the national tree of the United Arab Emirates, the Ghaf is revered for its ecological, cultural and symbolic value. It stabilises dunes, enriches soils and supports biodiversity in arid environments. Yet despite its importance, little was previously known about the species’ genetic variation or evolutionary history – until now.

28 November 2025

EAD and ICBA Complete UAE’s First Ghaf Tree Population Genomics Study

In the presence of H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and Al Rostamani Group inaugurated a Training and Knowledge Transfer Building, a Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, and an Integrated Agri-Aquaculture System at ICBA’s headquarters in Dubai.

13 November 2025

ICBA and Al Rostamani Group Inaugurate New Training and Agricultural Research Facilities to Advance Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation in the UAE

The workshop marked an important step toward scaling up project outcomes and strengthening inclusive, resilient, and competitive agribusiness value chains in Karakalpakstan. Spanning two days, the event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, cooperative leaders, research institutions, agripreneurs, and representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture.

28 October 2025

ICBA Hosts Stakeholder Analysis Workshop in Uzbekistan to Strengthen Agribusiness Value Chains in Karakalpakstan

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

Across the globe’s most vulnerable agricultural landscapes, rural women play a pivotal role in food production and land stewardship yet remain disproportionately affected by climate change and unequal access to various resources.

15 October 2025

ICBA Marks International Day of Rural Women, Reaffirms Commitment to Gender‑Responsive Climate Action

This international collaboration reflects a practical model of Triangular South–South Cooperation in developing sustainable agricultural production systems.

23 September 2025

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Inaugurates Agricultural Systems Development Project in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan

The Dehdoyeajay Cooperative in Neekree Community, Grand Bassa, Liberia has planted a community seedbank of improved cowpeas.

18 September 2025

RESADE supports community seedbanks in six African nations

Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the Mustadeem Program for Youth, the camp brought together students from government schools to explore the science, innovation, and real-world applications that define ICBA’s work.

08 August 2025

ICBA Summer Camp for Youth Inspires the Next Generation of Agricultural Innovators

On 21 May 2025, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a strategic agreement to co-develop the first regional blueprint manual for soil museums in the Middle East and North Africa.

02 July 2025

Reclaiming Soil Knowledge: Why a Regional Blueprint for Soil Museums Matters Now

ICBA showcased scientific leadership and regional collaboration at Central Asia’s leading environmental forum.

28 June 2025

ICBA Concludes Participation at Eco Expo Central Asia 2025

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

ICBA’s booth, attracted wide interest from visitors, including government officials, high-level dignitaries, international partners, as well as researchers, students, and private sector representatives.

03 June 2025

ICBA Concludes Participation at Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025