The Middle East is bolstering with vertical farming business opportunities. See the high-rise buildings where vertically stacked layers give a wholesome, green feeling. Such are the vertical farming business opportunities in the Middle East. Some 35,000 vertical farms reportedly exist in the Middle East and we have some 1,000 vertical farms in UAE - fully operational!
If we talk about the market forecast, the vertical farming market in the Middle East is anticipated to take huge growth turns with figures resting at from USD 1.15 billion in 2024 to USD 8.24 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 26.4% between 2024 and 2032. Check the full update here.
If you want to expand your footprints in the UAE market and excel in the vertical farming business - the 6th Global Vertical Farming Show 2025 will be your ideal platform to showcase your business at.
Held every year under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and backed by various other industry-specific government bodies, growers and organizations including the ADAFSA, AAAID, Food Tech Valley, EDB, WGEO, SRTI Park, Abu Dhabi Food Hub, Sharjah Sustainable City, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, Oman Food Investment Holding (Nitaj), ICARDA, IFBA, ne'ma, Emirates Bustanica, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Veggitech, Gracia Group, Uns Farms, Themar Al Emarat & a lot more - this is an ideal platform to showcase your products and solutions in HVAC, CEA, LED Lighting, Vertical Farming Systems (Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Aeroponics), Grow Lights & Climate Control Solutions, Data Analytics & Crop Genetics, Pest & Nutrient Management, Sustainable Packaging & Energy Solutions, Grow Racks and related business.
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Now moving on, let's discuss the existing vertical farming business opportunities in the Middle East and why you should take your business in the region.
1) Upcoming Vertical Farms - UAE along with pan Middle East is focusing heavily on how to strengthen the vertical farming sector. Various recent developments caught our attention including,
- 500 vertical farms across the Middle East to come up in the next five years, using a 'Farming-as-a-Service' model and AI-powered systems to improve productivity. This is a collaboration between Crysp Farms and Alesca Technologies.
- GigaFarm project in Dubai is a new innovative project upcoming by 2026. A 900,000 sq. ft vertical farm will incorporate Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) technology and aims to recycle 50,000 tonnes of food annually, contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Pure Harvest Smart Farms from the UAE and PlanTFarm from South Korea have collaborated to form a high-tech farming facility in Al Ain, UAE. The farm uses AI technology to grow crops and reduce water usage, growing animal feed with 95% less water. The project aims to reduce the UAE's need for imported food. It uses a mix of vertical farming and greenhouses to grow local crops like Korean strawberries and leafy greens all year round, helping improve food security and make farming more sustainable.
- UNS Farms, a leading vertical farm in Dubai, is offering a range of fresh, pesticide-free herbs grown in a controlled environment, perfect for enhancing meals during Ramadan. This is not new when we are discussing vertical farming opportunities in the UAE.
2) Top Government Initiatives
UAE along with the entire Middle East has taken a great sustainability initiative to promote the sustainable agriculture practice that is resource-saving and boon in the long run. Notable initiatives in vertical farming in the Middle East include,
UAE's continuous efforts to make it a food-secure country by 2051
By bringing it to the top of the Global Food Security Index. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is doing this by launching the National Food Security Strategy 2051 initiative.
New and improved vertical farming and CEA technologies are in high demand in the region. The government of the UAE is actively seeking mediums to collaborate with domestic and foreign companies and making it a prominent marketplace for expansion.
How can I expand in the UAE's vertical farming market?
- Focus on R&D - See what is important in this sector. Your products and solutions should be well-versed with the current industry demand.
- Showcase your cutting-edge product & solutions - In UAE's vertical farming market, it is important to move ahead with strategies, meet new people, interact with stakeholders and put your company in the limelight. All of this is only possible when you exhibit your technologies and solutions to your highly targeted audience.
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Initiative for Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad and Red Sea Farms projects
KSA has made strides to integrate vertical farming, CEA and related techniques by launching a heavy investment program that will directly benefit the country's food sector.
Other than this, we have top vertical farming growers and solution providers here including,
Signify, Mowreq Farms, Kalera AS, Aerofarms AGX and many more.
3) Kuwait's Strategic Agriculture Plan
Kuwait's government is making strides to push forward strategic vertical farming plans to enhance the vertical farming sector via initiatives like the Kuwait Food Security and Agriculture Development Program.
Kuwait Vision 2035 is also one of the supportive schemes enhancing
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