DoE And ADAFSA Sign Agreement To Enhance Data Sharing For Agriculture And Food Security

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) have formalised a Service Level Agreement (SLA). This agreement focuses on cooperation and data sharing for the Agriculture and Food Security Data Platform in Abu Dhabi. The signing was attended by Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jawan, Chairman of the DoE, with Engineer Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi and Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri signing on behalf of their respective organisations.

Al Rumaithi highlighted the importance of this collaboration with ADAFSA, emphasising its role in establishing a strong data ecosystem. This ecosystem is crucial for shaping future policies in energy and agriculture sectors. He also pointed out that artificial intelligence technologies will be utilised to predict future trends and ensure sustainability.

Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri expressed that this partnership underscores a mutual dedication to achieving Abu Dhabi’s vision of a sustainable food system. Such a system is vital for tackling future challenges and bolstering food security within the emirate. The agreement aims to enhance strategic cooperation, especially in artificial intelligence and analytics.

Al Ameri further explained that integrated data plays a crucial role in decision-making processes. It supports advancements in food security and agricultural sustainability across Abu Dhabi. The authority's platform is central to this partnership, offering precise data for analysing issues and crafting innovative solutions.

The platform developed by ADAFSA serves as a cornerstone of this collaboration. It provides detailed data that aids in identifying challenges and formulating creative solutions. This initiative also promotes transparency and boosts operational efficiency, thereby improving policy quality and services available to farmers and investors in agriculture.

By strengthening data-driven decision-making capabilities, the agreement aims to improve the quality of policies affecting the agricultural sector. This will ultimately benefit both farmers and investors by providing them with better services.

This partnership represents a significant step towards building a resilient agricultural framework in Abu Dhabi. By leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, it seeks to address future challenges effectively while enhancing food security.

With inputs from WAM