Bahrain and UAE Ministers Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Municipal and Agricultural Sectors
TDT | Manama
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His Excellency Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, affirmed the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the continuous growth of bilateral relations under the support and guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
This came during His Excellency’s meeting with Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, as part of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The two sides discussed various topics of mutual interest in the fields of municipal affairs and agriculture.
During the meeting, both ministers explored ways to enhance joint cooperation in municipal work — particularly in building inspection, violation monitoring mechanisms, and the exchange of regulatory expertise. They also discussed collaboration on the development and implementation of smart city management systems, city landscaping and afforestation projects, and the sharing of knowledge on nursery establishment and agricultural development.
His Excellency Al Mubarak was also briefed on the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s role in organizing and managing central and seasonal markets. He praised the ministry’s efforts in promoting sustainable services and improving the local environment.
On the agricultural front, discussions covered joint initiatives for planting native and Ghaf trees, as well as knowledge exchange regarding the management of plant genetic resources centers and the UAE’s experience in date palm cultivation and processing.
On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Al Mubarak conducted several field visits to review leading UAE projects and experiences firsthand. Among the key stops was the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai — a research institution specializing in innovative agricultural solutions for food and water security challenges in arid and semi-arid regions. The minister also visited "Bee'ah" — an environmental management company in Sharjah — along with the Plant Genetic Resources Center, "SILA" Food and Technology Company, and Dubai Municipality.
Minister Al Mubarak praised the UAE’s impressive achievements in environmental protection, climate change mitigation, local food production, waste reduction, and sustainable urban planning. He expressed optimism about the continued collaboration between Bahrain and the UAE, which promises to bring mutual benefits to both nations and their people.
The minister was accompanied during his UAE visit by Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Municipal Affairs, and Eng. Assem Abdul Latif Abdullah, Undersecretary for Agriculture and Marine Resources.
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