Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Wusoom Holding to advance protein fermentation projects in the emirate. This partnership aims to diversify Abu Dhabi’s economy and enhance global food security through sustainable technology initiatives.

According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration was announced during Global Food Week 2025. It will focus on establishing industrial-scale protein fermentation capabilities to produce novel foods and alternative proteins. This initiative leverages advanced biotechnology to meet the increasing global demand for sustainable food solutions.

This partnership is integral to Abu Dhabi’s AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) cluster, which seeks to position the Emirate as a leader in food and water innovation. AGWA’s goals include contributing AED 90 billion to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, creating over 60,000 jobs, and attracting AED 128 billion in investments by 2045.

The collaboration will explore commercial partnerships for product distribution across the UAE’s CEPA network, China, and markets in the GCC, Africa, and Europe. Wusoom’s portfolio will introduce innovative companies and strategic partners to Abu Dhabi’s growth ecosystem, fostering networking effects and attracting high-value investments.

The partnership is expected to bring substantial benefits to Abu Dhabi’s economy through foreign direct investment, job creation in research and production, and enhanced GDP contribution from advanced manufacturing sectors. This positions Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for alternative protein production.