UAE, China's agri-tech companies to launch 33-mln-USD smart hub


ABU DHABI, May 19 (Xinhua) -- United Arab Emirates agri-tech firm Silal signed a strategic partnership with China's Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group (SVG) on Monday to establish a 33-million-U.S.-dollar smart agricultural technology hub in Al Ain, near Abu Dhabi.

The facility, spanning around 100,000 square metres, will integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced greenhouse systems designed for the UAE's arid climate, Silal said in a statement. The project will also leverage solar energy to reduce environmental impact.

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