Sharjah Coop launches 6th Farmers’ Forum

As part of efforts to strengthen the national food security ecosystem and reinforce concepts of community sustainability, Sharjah Cooperative has organized the 6th Farmers’ Forum, in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).

The forum will run till Feb.1 daily from 4pm to 10pm, held under the slogan “Our roots are the foundation of our future” at Rahmania Mall, Sharjah.

The forum was attended by Majid Salem Al Junaid, CEO of Sharjah Cooperative, and Rashid Abdullah Bin Huwaiden, Executive Director of the Supply Chain Sector at Sharjah Cooperative, along with senior officials from different government departments aiming at a comprehensive community experience that brings together agriculture, shopping, knowledge, and entertainment.

The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agricultural Club, and Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Food Diversity Sector at The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), along with a number of Sharjah Cooperative directors and officials, as well as representatives of the media and participating farmers.

The forum is organised in line with the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah to build a sustainable food system based on supporting local production and strengthening reliance on national resources.

It also aligns with the objectives of the Year of the Family, which aims to support family stability and enhance the role of the family as an active partner in development. The forum reflects Sharjah’s approach to linking agricultural development with the community dimension through practical initiatives that raise awareness of the importance of agriculture, promote responsible consumption, and support local farmers, positively impacting quality of life and long-term food security.

The forum features an integrated exhibition comprising 25 dedicated booths supporting local farmers, beekeepers, and productive families, showcasing a diverse range of Emirati organic agricultural products, organic honey, and fresh local produce.

The forum market enables visitors to shop directly from producers, strengthening trust between consumers and farmers and supporting local supply chains. It also includes the “Shop and Win” initiative, offering instant gifts to shoppers on purchases of Dhs200, as an incentive to support national products and encourage community participation.