1) World food prices increased dramatically in 2007 and the first and second quarter of 2008, creating a global crisis and causing political and economic instability and social unrest in both poor and developed nations. ... Systemic causes for the worldwide increases in food prices continue to be the subject of debate.
2) The UAE is also a major donor to many countries affected by malnutrition. It aims for international development and food security. In 2016, the UAE spent AED15. 23 billion worth of development assistance.
