Speakers - AFHWC2025

Biography

Dr. Khalil Ur Rahman is working for Sustainable agriculture practices in harsh climates as of UAE with focus on saving precious water sources and emphasis on having local production od date palms, forages, staple foods and fruit trees.

He received her PhD degree from BITS Pilani Campus Dubai during his research career at International Center for Biosaline Agriculture at the same institution and graduated as MSc Hons Soil Science in 1991. He joined the research group of at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture from 2000-2017 as Senior Researcher and from 2017 till today as Senior Agronomist / Farm Manger at The Private Office of HH Ruler of Dubai. After Joining The private Office of HH Ruler of Dubai Won First Category Award for Poineering Agriculture Innovations in 2021 for his conducted research on water savings. Submissions for best Sustainable Agriculture practices award was accepted and moved further for local implementation. His work for Slogan of More Crop More Drop was ranked first three finalists out of totally 158 contestants for Regenerative agriculture in MENA and UAE Region during 2024. He has published more than 30 research articles and 15 conference proceedings along with One book chapter.