Presented by Dubai Future Foundation
Food from the Dunes: What can the Desert Bring to the Table?
The way we eat in the future will differ from today. We’ll need to adapt to new climates and tastes, while knowledge of our gut health will shape our diets. Deserts offer valuable lessons—not only because many regions will face water scarcity but also because they are home to some of the world’s most resilient communities. From salicornia to dates and cutting-edge technologies transforming energy into food, explore a future of food that promises to be as rich and flavorful as ever!
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Dana Al Marashi
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington DC
Oliver Christof
ReFarm Global Investments

Omar Shihab
BOCA

Maitha Tariq Warshaw
Erth Hotel