The Ajman Business Women Council (AJBWC) at the Ajman Chamber organized a session titled "Sustainable Agriculture" under the theme "The Role of Women in Agricultural Development", with a view to raising awareness of the importance of agricultural projects, encouraging women and business owners to invest in the agricultural sector, highlighting best practices in sustainable agriculture, and emphasizing their role in supporting food security and achieving economic and social development. The session was delivered by Farah Chakhachiro, Vice President and Co-Founder of Gracia Group, and was attended by several AJBWC members and female employees from government entities. The event was held at Thara Entrepreneurship Hub. Dr. Amna Khalifa Al Ali, Chairwoman of AJBWC, affirmed that AJBWC places increasing emphasis on agricultural projects by raising awareness and educating its members about investment opportunities in modern and sustainable agriculture. She highlighted the sector’s potential to diversify income sources, strengthen food security, and develop smart agricultural solutions based on advanced technologies and efficient resource utilization. She stated: "AJBWC is keen to intensify its cooperation with specialized expertise houses in agricultural development in order to provide programs and initiatives that empower women to establish successful agricultural projects and contribute to sustainability and support the local economy. This is in addition to offering training and awareness platforms that enhance the capabilities of women entrepreneurs and strengthen their readiness to confidently enter this vital sector." Dr. Khalifa further explained that AJBWC is implementing the ‘Plant and Reap’ initiative through the establishment of cooled plastic greenhouse farming projects and by supporting women in producing organic agricultural crops in a suitable environment throughout the year. She emphasized that AJBWC’s initiatives for the current year align with the objectives of the Year of Family 2026. The interactive session also addressed the role of women in the agricultural sector and highlighted the UAE’s vision, which is founded on the principles of sustainability, innovation, technology, resilience and integration in the development and advancement of the agricultural sector.