Experience is knowing a lot of things you shouldn’t do.” William S. Knudsen

Dr. Fadel ELZUBI- Al Jazeera Interview

Urea is not just a chemical compound; it is a lifeline for global food security. Today, the Arabian Gulf stands at the heart of production and export, while war threatens to destabilize markets.”
“If urea supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted, the world will face not only a fertilizer crisis but a full-scale food crisis. That is why regional stability is a global necessity, not a local choice.”

Elzubi to Al-Ghad: Transitioning to High-Efficiency Agricultural Systems… A Strategic Necessity to Protect Future Generations’ Resources

Elzubi clarified that the required transformation does not mean shrinking agriculture, but restructuring it. The new equation must be built on producing higher food and economic value per cubic meter of water. This demands expanding modern irrigation technologies  foremost among them advanced drip irrigation and sensor-based monitoring systems that deliver only what crops actually need  alongside a shift toward protected agriculture, including plastic greenhouses and closed hydroponic systems, which have proven capable of drastically reducing water consumption while boosting productivity.