Soma Mater

An advisory providing clear intelligence in agriculture investment and policy in the Middle East.

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“What we choose to eat shapes what farmers grow.” On Episode 7 of the SOMA MATER Podcast, Zachary Roy of LOWE shares how consumer choices drive the future of food in the UAE. #SomaMaterPodcast #LocalFarmingUAE #SupportLocalUAE #FoodSustainability #ConsumerChoices #FarmToTable

[Soma Mater @wearesomamater]

Water and food insecurity are linked by fragile infrastructure, climate shocks, poverty, and conflict. At SOMA MATER, we partner with governments to build smarter policies and stronger systems. Resilience starts where water and food meet.

[Soma Mater @wearesomamater]

There's a fine line between sharing a story and delivering a lecture at the table. Restaurants like Lowe get it right — closing the gap between farm and fork, one meal at a time.

More on this with Zachary Roy, Episode 7 of the SOMA MATER podcast.

[Soma Mater @wearesomamater]

Price controls on food in Kuwait introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended as a response to the surge in food prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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📸 Yasser Al-Zayyat
#SomaMater #middleeast #kuwaitnews

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SOMA MATER was delighted to be part of the UAE delegation to the Netherlands, led by the Minister of @MoCCaEUAE H.E. @mariammalmheiri.
Several tours were attended and discussions were done on the #futureoffood & #Sustainability.

[Majid Al Qassimi @Majid_AQ]

Absolute pleasure speaking with @rowhoop about @somamaterag, the UAE and the future of food in the #MENA region. Thank you so much for a copy of your new book, now i know where the trillions need to go!

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We wrote an article about the impact of covid-19 on food security and the red meat industry in the UAE. Check it out on our website. Sign up… https://t.co/YPp7x4exWg

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A sustainable food future may be difficult to see, but it is within our reach
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#eatlocaluae
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[Soma Mater @wearesomamater]

The recent announcement on 19 agriculture activities opening up for full foreign ownership signals a need for more investment these essential sectors. Food manufacturing is cited, which could leverage the logistics of the country. #foodsystemmena https://t.co/fjfLThuAB0

[Soma Mater @wearesomamater]

Gulf food last week has us “rethinking food” and importers rethinking the future of the regions food system. #foodsystemmena #foodmena #seafoodmena #foodandbev #agriculturemena https://t.co/C3tivxv07k

[Soma Mater @wearesomamater]

Private sector feedback is critical to allow real world validation of policies in the #UAE. More so the feedback to possible #GCC policies that have very large industry ramifications. There are challenges in the region with over regulation, and this is welcome progress.

[UAE FoodTech Challenge @FoodTechUAE]

We are excited to announce that we will be launching our #FoodTechTalks series this week. Stay tuned to learn about pioneering #FoodSecurity projects across the UAE, from @masdar’s Eco Villa to Dr. Ismahane Elouafi’s work with @ICBAAgriculture. #FoodTechChallenge

[ArabianBusiness.com @ArabianBusiness]

UAE residents can expect more rainfall in the coming days, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) continues its cloud seeding operations https://t.co/RuUyXtqkvt

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Since the Suez Canal was inaugurated amid pomp and ceremony 150 years ago, it has become one of the world's most important waterways. https://t.co/0aUzTF0Fjx

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

Did you know even a very small swarm of #locusts will eat the same amount of food in one day as about 35,000 people?

How @FAO’s innovative technology helps protect the livelihoods and #foodsecurity of millions 👉 https://t.co/usBksiRtt6

#AgInnovation

[الحكومة الرقمية لدولة الامارات @uaedgov]

The UAE launches the National Nutrition Guideline to reduce the rate of chronic diseases and obesity among children and adolescents in line with #NationalAgenda2021.
@mohapuae
@mariammalmheiri
https://t.co/nATSgN1sRn
#UAE_portal

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Brazilian chicken processor BRF SA will help Saudi Arabia achieve its goal of producing 60 percent of its chicken demand locally in the kingdom, according to company officials
https://t.co/lw7VnAaVGh