GCC countries import 85% of food, facing water scarcity, climate stress, and limited arable land. They pursue domestic food security via agritech investments and vertical and hydroponic farming initiatives.
AI‑powered vertical farms—like Dubai’s Food Tech Valley and Pure Harvest—use sensors, robotics, and AI to produce millions of kilograms annually, boosting local production and logistics efficiency.
Public‑private partnerships and regional strategies are mobilizing billions. Projects like ReFarm gigafarms and Omani agricultural cities demonstrate cross-border cooperation to strengthen GCC food systems and agritech ecosystems.
GCC AgTech, valued at USD 25 billion (2024), is projected to grow at 12–14% annually. Biotech, automation, blockchain, and sustainability tech will shape regional food security futures.