UAE Portrait of a Nation: Emirati vet says we must focus on the future of food
(WorldNews Environment)

THE BIO Mr Al Qassimi is 37 and lives in Dubai He is a keen drummer and loves gardening His favourite way to unwind is spending time with his two children and cooking Majid Al Qassimi wants nothing more than to generate a food revolution across the UAE and the wider Middle East. Already an environmentalist, conservationist, entrepreneur and trained veterinarian, the now government adviser is on a personal crusade. He is adamant that by helping residents understand the importance of sustainable agriculture, he can improve diets and encourage healthier lifestyles. There are additional implications, too, with a renewed focus on green technology also leading to enhanced food security in the...