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UAE urged to prioritise local food as global costs rise

May 8, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

Food security and agricultural self-sufficiency have been structural policy priorities across the GCC for decades, particularly following commodity price volatility in 2008 and supply chain disruptions during regional crises. Rising global food costs historically correlate with imported inflation in Gulf economies, where domestic agriculture remains limited by arid conditions and most staple calories depend on external supply chains. Policy initiatives promoting local production—such as the UAE's agricultural subsidies and vertical farming investments—reflect broader regional efforts to reduce import dependency and stabilize domestic food prices amid external cost pressures.

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