About Silal
Silal is an Abu Dhabi-based food and agriculture technology company owned by ADQ, one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign investment holding companies. Established to strengthen food security in the UAE, it works across sourcing, local production, distribution and agricultural technology.
The UAE imports most of its food, which exposes it to disruptions in global supply chains and price fluctuations. Silal's mission is to help build a more resilient and self-sufficient food system by increasing local production and securing reliable supplies.
The company works with local farmers, providing support such as access to markets, inputs and technology. By purchasing produce from UAE farms and helping them improve productivity, Silal aims to strengthen local agriculture and increase the share of food grown in the country.
Agricultural technology is a key focus. Silal has invested in and supported technologies such as controlled-environment agriculture, greenhouses and innovative farming methods that are suited to the UAE's climate. Research and development activities explore how to grow more food with less water and energy.
Silal also operates in food distribution and trading, supplying fresh produce and food products to retailers, food service and other customers. Its operations include sourcing from international suppliers to complement local production.
Food brands and products under the Silal name appear in UAE retail, connecting its production and sourcing activities with consumers.
As part of ADQ's portfolio, Silal is linked to other food and agriculture businesses in the group, supporting Abu Dhabi's broader food security strategy.
The UAE has made food security a national priority, with a national food security strategy aimed at improving production, diversifying supply and reducing waste. Initiatives to support agritech and local farming have attracted significant investment.
Climate challenges, including heat and water scarcity, make technology essential for expanding local agriculture in the UAE.
Silal plays a central role in Abu Dhabi's efforts to grow and secure the UAE's food supply, and Startups UAE profiles it among the country's food and agritech companies.
The UAE imports most of its food, which exposes it to disruptions in global supply chains and price fluctuations. Silal's mission is to help build a more resilient and self-sufficient food system by increasing local production and securing reliable supplies.
The company works with local farmers, providing support such as access to markets, inputs and technology. By purchasing produce from UAE farms and helping them improve productivity, Silal aims to strengthen local agriculture and increase the share of food grown in the country.
Agricultural technology is a key focus. Silal has invested in and supported technologies such as controlled-environment agriculture, greenhouses and innovative farming methods that are suited to the UAE's climate. Research and development activities explore how to grow more food with less water and energy.
Silal also operates in food distribution and trading, supplying fresh produce and food products to retailers, food service and other customers. Its operations include sourcing from international suppliers to complement local production.
Food brands and products under the Silal name appear in UAE retail, connecting its production and sourcing activities with consumers.
As part of ADQ's portfolio, Silal is linked to other food and agriculture businesses in the group, supporting Abu Dhabi's broader food security strategy.
The UAE has made food security a national priority, with a national food security strategy aimed at improving production, diversifying supply and reducing waste. Initiatives to support agritech and local farming have attracted significant investment.
Climate challenges, including heat and water scarcity, make technology essential for expanding local agriculture in the UAE.
Silal plays a central role in Abu Dhabi's efforts to grow and secure the UAE's food supply, and Startups UAE profiles it among the country's food and agritech companies.