His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday inaugurated the Mleiha Dairy Factory, which spans 20,000 square metres and has a production capacity of approximately 600 tonnes.
During the inauguration, His Highness received a Guinness World Record certificate recognising Mleiha Dairy Farm as the world’s largest A2A2 cattle farm, located in the Mleiha region of Sharjah.
His Highness delivered a speech expressing his happiness at the completion of the Mleiha Dairy Farm and Factory project, highlighting its high quality and strict health standards. He noted that the project had been his dream for 65 years, a vision nurtured through his dedication to serving the community.
Reflecting on three generations, His Highness stated that the dream has now been realised with the fourth generation, thanks to the contribution of educated and capable young people of Sharjah who uphold strong values and responsibility.
He reviewed the emirate’s ongoing food security projects, noting rapid progress and the establishment of diverse farms and processing factories. His Highness also highlighted specialised university programs at the University of Al Dhaid, including the Colleges of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, and Desert Sciences, aimed at preparing qualified professionals for food security initiatives.
His Highness emphasised returning to the origins in development, particularly focusing on the desert as a source of essential food production, including poultry, cattle, goats, and crops based on original seeds. He cited human interference with plant and animal breeds and chemical processes, noting their often harmful effects compared to natural methods prescribed in the Holy Quran.
At Mleiha Farm, the cows belong to the rare A2A2 breed, producing milk with 20 health benefits. The animals are raised and fed naturally to ensure the purity and quality of their products.
Other initiatives highlighted by His Highness include olive tree cultivation on Jebel Deem, with 3,800 trees planted, 1,200 in progress, and plans to add 1,500 annually, supporting high-quality olive oil production. The Flybirds poultry project was also showcased, emphasising free-range birds fed exclusively natural feed and medication, taking three months to reach production.
His Highness stressed the philosophy behind these projects: “We do not seek profit; rather, we seek health for the people. If we achieve self-sufficiency and produce healthy food, we will have accomplished a great deal for our country.” Vegetable production projects also rely on original plant varieties, with cooperation established with German farms to cultivate pure seeds, resulting in superior taste, aroma, and health benefits.
He highlighted precise agricultural management using digital mnitoring for humidity and irrigation, ensuring the highest standards. Sharjah wheat, named “Saba Sanabel,” exemplifies this approach, where a single grain yields seven ears.
His Highness emphasised living a life guided by God, stating, “True success and prosperity lie in following the path of God. Here in Sharjah, we remain committed to our religion, Arab identity, customs, and traditions.”