Abu Dhabi Bolsters Agricultural Safety: Hazardous Materials Management Centre and ADAFSA Sign Landmark Cooperation Deal

ABU DHABI, UAE – A strategic partnership has been forged between the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), marked by the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to significantly enhance the safe and responsible handling of hazardous materials within the Emirate’s vital agricultural sector.

The agreement establishes a general framework for collaboration, setting the stage for an integrated system that reinforces the highest standards of environmental sustainability and public safety, directly supporting the UAE’s national vision on food, environment, and digital transformation.

A Strategic Step Towards Integrated Safety

The MoU was formally signed at the Hazardous Materials Management Centre’s headquarters by Khalfan Abdullah Al Mansoori, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre, and Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri, Acting Director General of ADAFSA.

Khalfan Abdullah Al Mansoori emphasized the strategic significance of the collaboration, calling it a step that “strengthens Abu Dhabi’s efforts to build an integrated system for hazardous materials management, ensuring the highest levels of environmental sustainability and community safety.”

He added that a clear and safe management system “boosts investor confidence and improves operational efficiency,” thereby enhancing Abu Dhabi’s overall business and investment environment.

“Managing the circulation of these materials in accordance with international standards reduces operational risks and enables investment institutions to operate within a stable and reliable regulatory environment, supporting Abu Dhabi’s competitiveness and attracting more high-quality investments,” Al Mansoori stated.

Enhancing Food and Agricultural Safety

For ADAFSA, the partnership reflects a core commitment to the Emirate’s food and agricultural safety framework.

Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri highlighted that the memorandum aligns fully with the Abu Dhabi Government’s vision of achieving environmental sustainability and securing community safety.

“Through this partnership, we will work to develop integrated systems for hazardous materials management, streamline regulatory procedures, and provide a safe environment for farmers, livestock breeders and producers,” said Dr. Al Ameri.

He stressed that this will not only improve operational efficiency and the quality of production but will also reinforce public and private sector confidence, thereby opening the door to further high-quality investments in the agriculture and food sectors.

Key Objectives of the Collaboration

The core purpose of the MoU is to regulate cooperation in hazardous materials handling across the agricultural sector, establishing a strategic partnership that enhances the environmental, health, and safety ecosystem across Abu Dhabi.

Key joint initiatives outlined in the agreement include:

• Streamlining Regulatory Processes: Developing comprehensive mechanisms to improve services offered to stakeholders and simplify related regulatory processes.
• Digital Transformation: Establishing an integrated system for the fast and direct exchange of technical data and information between the entities, simplifying the customer journey.
• Community Awareness: Launching ongoing campaigns targeting stakeholders, partners, and the general public to raise institutional and societal responsibility regarding hazardous materials risks.
• Joint Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategic plans, including digital transformation projects and joint research, to promote scientific research and innovation.

The new framework is expected to contribute to building a healthier environment and a stronger, more sustainable economy, ultimately ensuring the highest standards of well-being for citizens and residents across Abu Dhabi.