The Middle East is a region faced with significant food security challenges both in terms of capacity for production and over-reliance on imports. While the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted these challenges, the proactive approach being taken by various governments and organisations within many parts of the region is likely to make a demonstrable change in both these areas.

With the emphasis on securing sustainable food supply chains and enhancing food security, speed and scalability are going to be key. The importance of plug-and-play technological systems, which are proven and fully optimised, is crucial.

To gain a perspective ‘on the ground’ we were delighted to have had the chance to talk with Kenny McCrae and Christina Porter from International Real Estate Partners (IREP) who are both based in Dubai.

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