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GFIA PREVIEW GLOBAL FORUM FOR INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURE TO BE HELD IN ABU DHABI T he Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture 2018 (GFIA), returns to Abu Dhabi as part of the UAE's Innovation Month to showcase the latest game- changing innovations and technology from across the world critical to food security across MENA. GFIA Abu Dhabi will be held with strategic support from Abu 20 GULF AGRICULTURE ‘‘ WITH A RAPIDLY GROWING POPULATION, THE MENA REGION'S NEED TO ADDRESS FOOD SECURITY IS MORE URGENT THAN ALMOST ANYWHERE ELSE. GFIA OFFERS VISITORS A PIONEERING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE, COLLABORATION, RECOGNITION AND YEAR-ROUND ACTION BETWEEN REGIONAL FOOD PRODUCERS, BUYERS, INNOVATORS, POLICYMAKERS AND INVESTORS.” Nicola Davison, GFIA Event Director. JANUARY FEBRUARY 2018