Khaleej Times, 30 September 2025: Abu Dhabi authorities have implemented strict measures against cryptocurrency mining on agricultural land, introducing fines of AED100,000 for violations, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s AED10,000 penalty.

The Agriculture and Food Safety Authority announced that repeat offenders will face double the fine amount, alongside additional sanctions, including service suspension and equipment confiscation. The new regulations target both farm owners and tenants found operating crypto mining operations on agricultural premises.

Officials have confirmed that farms found in breach of regulations will face immediate disconnection of electricity supplies and withdrawal of agricultural support programmes. The authority will also seize mining equipment and refer cases to relevant legal bodies for further action.

The crackdown follows the detection of multiple violations across farming establishments in the emirate. The strengthened penalties represent a 900 per cent increase from the 2024 regulations, reflecting authorities’ determination to prevent the misuse of agricultural land.

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