Sharjah achieves desert wheat breakthrough

United Arab Emirates — Sharjah has achieved a significant breakthrough in desert wheat cultivation, producing a new variety of Wheat with protein levels nearly double the global soft-wheat average (19.3%) and yields surpassing international benchmarks (eight spikes per plant). This development is seen as a major step forward in crop breeding for arid regions and a model for climate-resilient agriculture. Dr. Fadel El Zubi, an international food security expert, highlighted United Arab Emirates — Sharjah's experience as an 'exceptional case study' in the Arab world. The agricultural model in United Arab Emirates — Sharjah integrates precision farming, artificial intelligence, ground sensors, and satellite imagery to manage irrigation and reduce water loss, demonstrating how technology can enhance food security in challenging climates.