The UAE’s Alternative Protein Strategy: Building a Regional Hub for Sustainable Food Innovation
The United Arab Emirates is channeling significant resources into the alternative proteins sector, integrating large-scale infrastructure projects, regulatory innovation, and collaborations between public and private entities to establish itself as a central hub for advanced food production in the region. These initiatives are closely tied to the nation’s broader goals of economic diversification and strengthening food security.
The Bay at Al Hamra Receives Greener Food Bronze Award
The Bay, located at Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, has been recognized with the Greener Food Bronze Award Certification, celebrating its progress in embedding sustainability into daily operations and offering menus that prioritize plant‑based options. This achievement reflects a clear dedication to reducing environmental impact while ensuring that dining remains inviting, accessible, and delicious.
Le Pain Quotidien UAE Awarded Greener Food Bronze Recognition
Le Pain Quotidien (LPQ), operated in the UAE by Alshaya Group, has been awarded five Greener Food Bronze Certificates across all of its branches. This recognition celebrates restaurants that embed environmentally responsible practices into their daily operations while offering menus that support conscious, plant‑forward dining.
Algae, Lab‑Grown Meat, and Smarter Farms: Shaping the Future of Food in MENA
MENA is entering a moment of transformation, where food is increasingly connected to ideas of health, sustainability, and more mindful consumption. Across the region, new opportunities are opening up: Gulf states are channeling major investments into cultivated meat to meet protein demand ethically, North Africa is expanding aquaculture to deliver sustainable plant‑based protein and strengthen food security, and climate‑smart agriculture is already woven into national strategies. Together, these shifts point toward a future where innovation and responsibility redefine how the region grows and consumes food, creating systems that are efficient, climate‑conscious, and aligned with a vision of healthier diets.