Abu Dhabi DoE and Silal to collaborate to enhance sustainability in agriculture

Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading agri-food and technology company, will collaborate with the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) to advance sustainable energy and water management in the emirate’s agriculture sector.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, and Dhafer Rashed Al Qasimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Silal Group, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026.

Aligning with Abu Dhabi’s Clean Energy Targets 2035, the collaboration aims to boost energy and water efficiency through smart irrigation, renewable energy, and data-driven solutions that improve productivity and cut resource use.

Both parties will work together to apply clean energy and agri-tech innovations across the resource-efficient agricultural sector, including solar-powered farm systems, AI-based water management, low-energy desalination, and optimised energy use.

The partnership will also drive policy integration as part of Abu Dhabi’s Food-Water-Energy Nexus through pilot projects, knowledge exchange and digital platforms that connect resource data with farm performance to support decision-making.

Ahmed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Energy Efficiency Sector at the Department of Energy, commented: “This partnership with Silal reflects Abu Dhabi’s holistic approach to sustainability… one that connects energy, water, and food systems to deliver long-term resilience and value to our communities.

“By integrating clean technologies and smart solutions into agriculture, we are advancing the Emirate’s leadership in resource efficiency and ensuring that our food systems are resilient for the future.”

The partnership reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to sustainable growth and supports initiatives, including UAE Net Zero 2050 and the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy 2023.