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Elite Agro Holding said in a statement that the 660 million dirham commitment will support agricultural operations and strategic partnerships in the three countries while enhancing supply chains and production capabilities. The announcement came during the company’s participation in Global Food Week 2026, which ran from October 6 to 8 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. According to the group, the projects integrate capital, technical expertise, modern technologies and collaborations to deliver sustainable economic and developmental benefits across its markets.
The statement distributed the funding across three distinct initiatives, beginning with 440 million dirhams for the Aftout/Rosso agricultural project in Mauritania on nearly 8,900 hectares. A further 140 million dirhams were allocated to expand the Sidi Yehia farm in Morocco across approximately 400 hectares. The balance of 80 million dirhams will finance a 25-hectare blueberry production site in Al Ain in the UAE, the company reported.
In Mauritania, Elite Agro Holding signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development and SAPA AGRIMA to advance the Aftout/Rosso development. The partners indicated the venture targets annual output of around 244,000 metric tons of agricultural goods to supply local needs and increase exports to adjacent states. This forms part of wider efforts to strengthen Arab agricultural cooperation through joint resource utilisation.
Elite Agro Holding and the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development also formalised an agreement for the Moroccan Sidi Yehia project, which represents the group’s latest addition to its existing operations in the kingdom. Company figures from prior Moroccan investments place cumulative spending above 500 million dirhams while supporting more than 8,000 jobs across multiple berry and fruit farms. These sites, which employ precision agriculture and hold international quality certifications, supply both domestic and export markets with a range of produce including blueberries, raspberries and stone fruits.
The UAE component in Al Ain will concentrate on high-value blueberry cultivation using advanced irrigation and farming techniques, aligning with the group’s domestic expansion plans. World Bank data shows that agriculture, forestry and fishing contributed 0.7 percent to the UAE’s GDP in 2023, underscoring the strategic value of overseas projects that complement limited arable land amounting to just 5.5 percent of total area. A FAO assessment of the UAE’s approach noted that the National Food Security Strategy 2051 seeks to rank first on the Global Food Security Index through technology, sustainable practices and diversified international sourcing.
Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, chairman of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development, said the partnership represents an important step in enhancing Arab cooperation in agricultural investment and employing available resources and expertise to develop productive projects capable of achieving sustainable economic and developmental impact. Elite Agro Holding’s statement framed the overall package as a contribution to food security and cross-border agricultural resilience in the Arab region. The investments build on the group’s established role in agribusiness with a growing footprint that leverages modern methods to improve efficiency and address supply demands.
