First phase has 1,200 purebred cattle – which are all pregnant – from Denmark and Germany
Sharjah: The Mleiha Dairy Farm opened in Sharjah on Monday, starting with 1,200 purebred cattle from Denmark and Germany.
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the first phase of the Farm and launched its visual identity.
The event took place in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
Upon his arrival, Sheikh Sultan witnessed the ringing of the farm’s bell by a group of children, signalling the official opening of the farm.
In his speech on this occasion, the Ruler of Sharjah emphasised the integration of productive projects in the emirate to provide healthy food for all family members. These projects include vegetable production, wheat farming, dairy farming, and poultry farming, which is set to open soon.