1. Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery Sector in the UAE
R&D Department National Qualifications Authority, UAE October 2016

2. Among the top 10 countries
UAE Vision 2021
Indicator
2012 results
2021 targets
Non-Oil Real GDP Growth
3.2% (Preliminary 2015) 5%
Global Competitiveness Index
Rank 16 ( Report)
Among the top 10 countries
Share of UAE Nationals in the Workforce
0.61% (2015 Estimate) 8%
Emiratisation Rate in the Private Sector
1.08% (2015)
Competitive knowledge economy (selected targets):
Economy diversification
Expansion of the private sector
Emiratisation
Target: Sustainable development while preserving the environment
UAE Vision 2021 focuses on improving the quality of air, preserving water resources, increasing the contribution of clean energy and implementing green growth plans.
Indicator
2012 results
2021 targets
Air Quality Index
65.30% (2015)
90%
Percentage of Treated Waste of Total Waste Generated
20.77% (2015)
75%
Water Scarcity Index
Ratio of 6.95 (2015)
Ratio of 4.0

3. Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals
From a range of national activity indicators, twelve (12) industry sectors were identified.
About 20,000 UAE nationals enter the job market every year (Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP). The Handbook acts as an important reference for employment opportunities in the key sectors.
No.
Code
Industry sector 1 A
Government services and public administration 2 B
Community, health and social services 3 C
Business, administration and financial services 4 D
Tourism, hospitality, retail and leisure services including personal care services 5 E
Arts, culture and entertainment 6 F
Education, learning and social development 7 G
Building and construction, estates and assets development and management 8 H
Utilities and infrastructure 9 I
Energy resources – oil, natural gas, petrochemical, chemical and mining/quarrying 10 J
Manufacturing 11 K
Logistics and transport 12 L
Agriculture, livestock and fishery
Agriculture, livestock and fishery
Careers:
Veterinarian
Veterinary technician and assistant
Environmental protection professional
Aquaculture and fisheries production manager
Biologist, botanist, zoologist and related professional
Agricultural business specialist
Dairy scientist
Greenhouse specialist
Example employer
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, environment agencies and authorities, wildlife parks and resorts, tourism authorities, aquariums, zoos, veterinary clinics and hospitals, food control authorities, farms, farmers services centres
From a range of national activity indicators, twelve (12) industry sectors were identified. The sectors were derived from information related to such activities as economic, social context, employment, and population size as well as synergies in the mix of occupational and vocational skills.

4. Agriculture in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Agriculture is of key importance in the achievement of food security and represents a central economic activity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The emirate of Abu Dhabi has made vast strides in the field of agriculture, setting a worldwide example in overcoming the dry conditions of the desert and converting its arid terrain into green farms producing a variety of vegetables and fruits for the consumer market.
Arable land
1971
2015
22,377 donum*
749,869 donum (33-fold increase)
Note: *A dunam, also known as a donum or dunum, was the Ottoman unit of area equivalent to the English acre, representing the amount of land that could be ploughed by a team of oxen in a day.
Quantity of dates produced by region in 2015 (tons)
Abu Dhabi
8103
Al Ain 53,839
Al Gharbia 31,133
Total 93,075

5. Livestock in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Livestock is a key activity to economic development in the emirate of Abu Dhabi; being a main source of income for rural and desert residents.
Total livestock in 2015
Sheep and goats – 87.6%
Camels – 10.9%
Cattle – 1.5%

6. Fishery in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s extensive coastline supplies a significant part of the local market demand for fish, which is the basic food for the inhabitants of coastal areas.
Fisheries are one of the important renewable economic resources and an essential source of national income.
In 2015, the total fish catch amounted to 5235 tons, with a market value of AED million.
2015: 5235 tons
Scombridae
Carangidae
Epinephelidae

7. Agriculture, livestock and fishery in the emirates of Dubai and Fujairah
Emirate of Dubai
Emirate of Fujairah
Fisherman in 2015
Emirati
771
Non-Emirati
1048
Total
1819
Fish catch
2013
13,583
2014
13,233
2015
12,955
In 2015, the total fish catch in the emirate of Dubai amounted to 2261 tons, down from 3712 tons in 2014.

8. Employability in agriculture, livestock and fishery in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
International branch campuses in Dubai offer 237 programmes.

9. Employability in agriculture, livestock and fishery in the emirate of Dubai
International branch campuses in Dubai offer 237 programmes.

10. Recruitment of UAE graduates
Recruitment of Top Graduates in the UAE – 2016
2016 Qudurat Wave III
Main reason behind the choice of employer
Salary expectations
Employees’ expectations
Graduates’ expectations
64% of companies hire people with the right attitude, versus the right degree;
57% of employers said their key challenge is “the lack of availability of talent with the necessary qualifications”;
0% of employers are interested in the ‘brand image’ of a job candidate’s university.
Graduates believe in ‘the right qualification’
26% of graduates see themselves as the CEO or general manager in 10 years.

11. Employability in agriculture, livestock and fishery in the emirate of Dubai

12. Recent developments in agriculture, livestock and fishery in the UAE
International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai
The UAE imports around 80% of its food needs.
An international, non-profit agricultural research centre established in 1999 in Dubai
Originally focused on the problems of salinity and using saline water for irrigated agriculture
Has evolved into a world-class modern research facility with a team of international scientists
Conducts applied research to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in marginal and saline environments
Created a prototype greenhouse of the future, called New Generation Greenhouse, that could triple crop yields of fruits and vegetables in the UAE while using 90% less water and 50% less energy than traditional greenhouse designs
Created a second greenhouse prototype, called Net House, that is simpler in design and uses a green net covering to partially block the sun as well as a misting sprinkler system that helps cool the interior of the greenhouse while using half as much water as normal greenhouses do and saving 97% of energy
Agricultural Innovation Centre in Al Dhaid, Sharjah
Established in 2014 in the Al Dhaid area of Sharjah
Aims to promote latest agricultural advancements and maintain the agricultural sector’s sustainability in the UAE through state-of-the-art technological innovations, research works, and relevant consultations
Coordinates with top-notch international centres specialising in agricultural technologies through the execution of joint scientific research and partnership programmes and schemes to develop the country’s agricultural system

13. Agriculture as a field of studies
Enrollment in Agriculture programmes: 0.33% (UAE national & expatriate students)
2013/2014
International branch campuses in Dubai offer 237 programmes.
Enrollment in Agriculture programmes: 0.17% (UAE national students)

14. Endorsed qualifications by industry sector
Qualification types:
Principal qualification
Composite award
Component award
Code
Industry sector A
Government services and public administration B
Community, health and social services C
Business, administration and financial services D
Tourism, hospitality, retail and leisure services including personal care services E
Arts, culture and entertainment F
Education, learning and social development G
Building and construction, estates and assets development and management H
Utilities and infrastructure I
Energy resources – oil, natural gas, petrochemical, chemical and mining/quarrying J
Manufacturing K
Logistics and transport L
Agriculture, livestock and fishery
105 endorsed qualifications (as of August 2016)
This slide demonstrates the breakdown of the CAA accredited programmes aligned to the QFEmirates by industry sector. Twelve industry sectors were derived from information related to such activities as economic, social context, employment, and population size as well as synergies in the mix of occupational and vocational skills.
There are no endorsed qualifications in the Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery sector (as of August 2016)