Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has hailed the launch of a vast dairy farm and factory capable of producing 100,000 litres of milk each day as a dream more than half a century in the making.
On Wednesday, he commenced operations at the Mleiha Dairy Factory and Farm, a 20,000 square metre facility that will be crucial to the emirate's food security efforts.
At the inauguration, Sheikh Dr Sultan received a Guinness World Record certificate recognising its status as the world's largest A2A2 cattle farm − home to 6,400 cows.
A2A2 is milk from cows that naturally only produce the A2 beta-casein protein, which is widely viewed as being easier to digest than milk containing both the A1 and A2 proteins.
Sheikh Dr Sultan noted that the project had been his dream for 65 years, a vision nurtured through his dedication to serving the community.
The Sharjah Ruler said the dairy facility, along with other key agriculture initiatives in the emirate, had been established to serve the needs of the community.
“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,” he said, in comments shared
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