The U.A.E. is inherently susceptible to food insecurity given its harsh, desert environment, low water table, and the adverse effects of climate change. Primarily due to its desert landscape, the U.A.E. imports more than 90% of its food, making the country reliant on global supply chains. Global and regional crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic therefore affected the U.A.E. food system more acutely, necessitating quick and effective mitigation strategies by the U.A.E. government. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.A.E. re-doubled efforts to mitigate the risks associated with supply chain disruptions. The U.A.E. developed the National Food Security Strategy 2051 to top the Global Food Security Index by 2051. The key pillars of this strategy are boosting domestic food production, bolstering local manufacturing, driving innovation and private capital into its agricultural technology sector, and securing international acquisitions and partnerships.