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How ICBA contributes to food security through agricultural R&D and youth empowerment
In the face of climate change and population growth, among many other global challenges, the world looks set for an unsustainable future.
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ICBA trains Tunisian experts in validating national drought monitoring system
Agriculture is an economic mainstay in Tunisia. But it has lately been hit by a growing number of dry spells. The country has experienced several severe droughts in the past years, suffering major economic losses. Alas, lack of accurate drought monitoring and forecasting is making it difficult for policymakers to take early preventive measures.
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ICBA’s research may be useful for Mars missions, says top Belgian astronaut
On 2 October 2017 a high-ranking Belgian delegation led by Her Excellency Dominique Mineur, the ambassador of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visited the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai to learn about the center’s research and development work and explore potential areas for collaboration.
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Building institutional capacities for climate change adaptation in North Africa
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Agricultural Advisor to UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs visits ICBA to discuss collaboration
Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Agricultural Advisor to the Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, visited the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) today to discuss prospects for collaboration.
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Why Arab world needs more young women scientists for food-secure future
Innovation is everything. These words perhaps best describe our age. Today’s world is defined by a constant search for scientific and technological advances.
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Internships that help young people springboard into global job market
With a global unemployment crisis among the youth looming large, governments and international organizations are right to worry about an alarming rise in the number of young people out of work. -
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation delegation visits ICBA
A delegation led by H.E. Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs, UAE, visited the headquarters of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) on 27 August 2017 to learn about the center’s research for development activities and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
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ICBA wins Expo 2020 Dubai grant for innovative project
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has been awarded a grant from the Expo 2020 Dubai’s Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme to conduct an innovative research project on inland and coastal modular farms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Mainstreaming quinoa beyond Andes
Quinoa, once a staple food of only the indigenous people in the Andes, has become a darling of food aficionados around the world in recent years.