Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, ICBA is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world that is focused on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity and drought. Through its work, the Center helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world.