Sharjah, UAEJune 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The second-generation wheat plants bred under the Sharjah Wheat Development Project have achieved eight ears per plant, surpassing the internationally recognized benchmark, with a protein content of 19.3%, ranking among the highest levels reported globally.
Dr. Fadel El-Zoubi, Director of the Geneva Research Center and an international food security expert, stated that Sharjah’s experience serves as a regional model for developing resilient crop varieties in the Arab world.
Sharjah optimizes irrigation management by integrating precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, ground sensors, and satellite remote sensing technology. Research indicates that these technologies can increase agricultural productivity by 20% to 40% and reduce water consumption by up to 30%. In recent years, Sharjah has continuously invested in agricultural technology and sustainable farming to enhance local food production capacity, supporting the UAE in addressing challenges posed by climate change and resource scarcity.
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Hussain Al Mulla
Media Relations Executive
Sharjah Government Media Bureau