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New Sharjah centre to test AI, vertical farming for UAE food security

Sharjah: A new agricultural technology centre in Sharjah will allow farmers and technology companies to test AI, vertical farming, hydroponics and other smart-farming solutions under real operating conditions before they are deployed commercially. Tathmeer Agri Tech, a UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)-approved and Sharia-compliant AgriTech crowdfunding platform, has partnered with…

New Sharjah centre to test AI, vertical farming for UAE food security

Sharjah's new agricultural technology centre aims to test AI, vertical farming, hydroponics and other smart-farming solutions under real-world conditions before commercial deployment. Established by Tathmeer Agri Tech and Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, the MENA's first Integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre will showcase controlled-environment agriculture, IoT, and AI-powered monitoring.

The facility will provide training, research opportunities, and a platform to connect farmers with technology providers, investors, and markets.

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