Uterra Middle East Agro Industries is committing $20M in a three-year investment plan to establish Ras Al Khaimah’s inaugural organic soil fertiliser initiative. This ambitious project is set to revolutionise agriculture, tackle environmental concerns, and endorse sustainability.
As a subsidiary of the multinational UniPax Investment Group, Uterra has secured a land area of approximately 33,000 square meters within the Al Ghail Industrial Zone to create a sustainable biosphere cluster.
This new facility will be the hub for the production of highly efficient micro-biological organic fertilisers for agriculture, along with research and scientific investigations into innovative methods for cultivating plants, medicinal and valuable fungi. Furthermore, the company will engage in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and berries in both indoor and outdoor settings, in addition to organic animal husbandry.
Uterra’s venture in the UAE encompasses several key objectives. Firstly, it aims to produce and introduce exceptionally efficient and profitable organic fertilisers, serving both the local market and global demand, according to WAM.
uTerra: Promoting Pesticide-Free, Natural Food
Second, the project strives to ensure the community has access to an ample supply of high-quality, environmentally friendly products under the ‘uTerra’ brand, which will be cultivated without the use of pesticides and free from harmful chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), promoting natural and wholesome food sources.
This not only benefits public health but also contributes to the conservation of precious soil resources.
According to UniPax owner and Uterra founder Dr Anatoli Unitsky, the decision to establish his company’s operations in Ras Al Khaimah was influenced by several factors. “I am greatly impressed with Ras Al Khaimah’s vision for turning the emirate into a regional leader of socio-economic development. As for the location, the emirate offers convenient logistical solutions and the launch of Etihad Rail will also open up new possibilities. Additionally, the RAKEZ team has provided excellent support with all procedures of our new set-up, from the acquisition of our facility space to assistance in bank account opening.”
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “We are thrilled to welcome Uterra into our diverse business ecosystem. We, at RAKEZ, are big supporters of innovation and sustainability in all aspects of business and Uterra’s plans align perfectly. By developing organic soil fertilisers, Uterra is not only providing a solution for environmental challenges, but also fostering a more sustainable agriculture sector in Ras Al Khaimah. This resonates with our commitment to the Year of Sustainability, facilitating more and more businesses that contribute towards a greener future. It’s not only about economic growth, but also about growing responsibly.”
