UAE AI Agriculture Ecosystem Launches Platform to Aid Climate-Exposed Farmers
The UAE AI agriculture ecosystem has introduced a new platform aimed at deploying artificial intelligence solutions to agricultural regions vulnerable to climate change. This initiative is part of a $200 million partnership between the UAE and the Gates Foundation, announced at COP28. The platform integrates UAE-based AI institutions with global partners to transform research into practical solutions for smallholder farmers affected by climate volatility. Key programs include the CGIAR AI Hub, the Institute for Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IAAI), AgriLLM, and AIM for Scale. These programs focus on providing digital advisory services, AI-driven weather forecasting, and region-specific agricultural guidance. The launch event in Abu Dhabi featured Mariam Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court, and Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation. 
