The Sharjah Cooperative has received the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence 2026, a significant achievement that reinforces its position as one of the leading supporters of the agricultural sector in the UAE. This recognition acknowledges its strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing local production and empowering Emirati farmers to improve the quality of their products and increase their marketing opportunities.
The Sharjah Cooperative has successfully added another achievement to its distinguished record by winning the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence in its fourth edition for 2026. The award was announced during an official ceremony at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, supervised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, and attended by several officials and experts in the agricultural sector.
His Excellency Abdul Rahman Abdul Manan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, His Excellency Tarek Ahmed Mohammed Al Amri, Acting Director General of the Authority, and Her Excellency Moza Suhail Al Mehairi, Chairperson of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Award, honored the Sharjah Cooperative. The award was received by Mohammed Al Amri, Executive Director of Support Services at the cooperative, reflecting the institution’s pride in its achievements.
The award serves as evidence of the pivotal role the Sharjah Cooperative plays in supporting the agricultural sector through its initiatives aimed at empowering Emirati farmers. The cooperative provides innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency and improve the quality of local agricultural products. Through effective marketing platforms, the cooperative seeks to enhance the competitiveness of national products.
In a special statement, His Excellency Majid Salem Al Junaid, CEO of the Sharjah Cooperative, stated that this recognition is an important step in the cooperative’s journey, reaffirming its deep commitment to supporting the agricultural sector in the country. He added that winning the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence reflects the company’s responsibility to develop initiatives that support farmers and enable them to access markets.
Al Junaid emphasized the importance of adopting sustainable practices and collaborating with relevant partners to achieve food security in the UAE. He indicated that the upcoming phase will witness the launch of a series of programs that support agricultural innovation and enhance local production efficiency, further solidifying the Sharjah Cooperative’s position as a key player in the development of the agricultural sector.
The recognition of the Sharjah Cooperative with the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence is part of national efforts to achieve agricultural sustainability and enhance food security in the country. This acknowledgment aligns with the vision of the wise leadership, particularly the directives of His Highness Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Al Junaid confirmed that this achievement serves as a motivation for further innovation in agricultural initiatives, reinforcing the cooperative’s commitment to its role as a major contributor to sustainable development.
The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence is one of the prominent national initiatives aimed at honoring outstanding practices in the agricultural sector. This award encourages innovation and sustainability, contributing to establishing the UAE as a leading model in achieving food security and agricultural excellence.