NES ZIONA, Israel: Several Israeli start-ups have joined a handful of companies around the globe trying to develop lab-grown meat, something they see as a solution to the needs of the world’s ever-growing population and demand for food.
It’s known under different names, including cultured meat, in-vitro or artificial and “clean meat” — a term advocates say underscores its environment-friendly nature. It’s basically made of animal muscle cells grown in a culture in a lab, a technology similar to stem cells.
And while “synthetic steaks” are perhaps not a candidate for everyone’s favorite dish, they could someday compete with conventional chicken or beef, an affordable price tag permitting.
Yaakov Nahmias, founder of Future Meat Technologies says that cultured meat consumes “10 times less water, less land, less energy than the current meat production.”
Israeli startups join firms making lab-grown ‘clean meat’
Israeli startups join firms making lab-grown ‘clean meat’
- Israeli start-ups experimenting with lab-grown meat
- The product is made from the cells of animal muscle fiber
Abu Dhabi economy surges to record Q3 growth
- The non-oil sector, a key driver of the emirate’s diversification strategy, grew 7.6 percent year on year, contributing 54 percent of total GDP in Q3, or 175.6 billion dirhams
RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded 7.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a record quarterly GDP of 325.7 billion dirhams ($88.69 billion), the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi reported. The non-oil sector, a key driver of the emirate’s diversification strategy, grew 7.6 percent year on year, contributing 54 percent of total GDP in Q3, or 175.6 billion dirhams.
For the first nine months of 2025, Abu Dhabi’s overall GDP rose 5 percent, while non-oil activity increased 6.8 percent, reflecting sustained resilience amid shifting global economic conditions.
Ahmed Jasim Al-Zaabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, said the performance underscores the strength of the “Falcon Economy,” built on diversification and long-term value creation. “Eighteen consecutive quarters of growth, driven by non-oil sectors, highlight the depth of our diversification framework and the effectiveness of our policies,” he said.
With strong fundamentals and a business-friendly environment, Abu Dhabi continues to attract capital, talent, and enterprises, supporting its long-term economic ambitions.
The construction sector stood out as one of the strongest performers in Q3 2025, expanding 13.9 percent year on year and contributing 9.4 percent to Abu Dhabi’s GDP. Meanwhile, the financial and insurance sector posted 8.5 percent year-on-year growth, accounting for 6.5 percent of GDP, with a value added of 21.3 billion dirhams.
