On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 9:47 PM, His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, met with His Excellency Eng. Youssef Ahmed Al Ali, CEO of the Union Water and Electricity Company, and Eng. Faisal Al Sarkal, Director of the Water Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, at the wheat farm in Maliha area to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences between them in the development of water and electricity services. Their focus was on preparing for the launch of the second phase of the wheat farm in Maliha and all the other projects under the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, which contribute to enhancing food security in the UAE.
The meeting also investigated how to use modern technology to provide water and electricity services, and Eng. Youssef Ahmed Al Ali expressed the Federation for Water and Electricity’s full readiness to participate in all projects related to agriculture, livestock breeding, and pastures announced by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. Additionally, His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji commended the Water and Electricity Union and the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority for their efforts in implementing sustainability projects and developing the water and energy sectors to achieve the sustainability of the agricultural sector and livestock, and stressed the need to cooperate with relevant authorities to improve services and achieve sustainable development.
The meeting concluded with Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, Director of the Water Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, confirming their support towards the wheat farm project in Mleiha in its three phases and strengthening cooperation with the Union for Water and Electricity to provide support for vital projects according to the international standards. The success of the first season of Maliha Farm was also celebrated during the meeting. The project is a strategic initiative that enhances the UAE’s food security. The article was written by Zakaria Mohieddin and Batoul Kashwani.
Sunday, March 26, 2023 – 9:47 PM
SHARJAH, 26 March / WAM / His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, discussed during his meeting at the wheat farm in Maliha area with His Excellency Eng. Youssef Ahmed Al Ali, CEO of the Union Water and Electricity Company, and Eng. Faisal Al Sarkal, Director of the Water Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, ways to activate Joint cooperation in developing water and electricity services according to international best practices in preparation for the launch of the second phase of the wheat farm in Maliha and all projects of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock that contribute to enhancing food security in the UAE.
The meeting reviewed ways to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences between the three parties on how to benefit from the use of modern technology to provide water and electricity services.
The Executive Chairman of the Water and Electricity Association briefed on what the farm achieved in record time during the first phase, thanking His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, for the success of the first season of Maliha Farm, which culminated in the harvest ceremony for this strategic project that enhances the security of the Emirates. food.
His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji praised the efforts of the Water and Electricity Union and the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority in implementing projects aimed at supporting sustainability efforts and focusing on the water and energy sectors and developing their operations in line with the vision and strategic directions of Sharjah in particular and the UAE in general, stressing the keenness of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, to open channels of cooperation with all sectors aimed at achieving the sustainability of the agricultural sector and livestock in order to strengthen the food security system and cooperate with all relevant authorities to raise the efficiency of services and provide them with high specifications and quality to achieve sustainable development.
For his part, Eng. Youssef Ahmed Al Ali expressed the full readiness of the Federation for Water and Electricity to contribute to all projects announced by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah related to agriculture, livestock breeding and pastures, and to provide all facilities to supply these vital projects with water and electricity, in cooperation and coordination with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority and keeping pace with All development plans within early periods to secure and deliver these services in record time to enhance food security.
For his part, Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, Director of the Water Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, confirmed that the authority is constantly working to provide the necessary support and services to work towards the success of the wheat farm project in Mleiha in its three phases, which is considered one of the strategic projects in the UAE, pointing to the strengthening of cooperation with the Union for Water and Electricity to provide Support for vital projects with the best international standards.
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Zakaria Mohieddin / Batoul Kashwani
In conclusion, the meeting between His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Eng. Youssef Ahmed Al Ali, and Eng. Faisal Al Sarkal showcased the commitment towards enhancing cooperation between different sectors to achieve a common goal – enhancing food security in the UAE. The discussion focused on developing water and electricity services, while also emphasizing the significance of using modern technology to provide quality services. The success of the first season of Maliha Farm was attributed to the collective effort and support received from various authorities, and this meeting sets the tone for future collaborations to achieve sustainable development in the agricultural sector in line with the vision and strategic directions of Sharjah and the UAE.
