| Saudi Arabia to bolster food security with 5 new investment projects in Al-Baha RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s food security is set to strengthen with five new investments in the agriculture sector of the Al-Baha region, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency under Vision 2030. |
| Malaysia showcases agricultural prowess, food industries in Dubai he Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Malaysia is intensifying its promotional efforts across the Middle Eastern region. |
| KISR promotes sustainable agriculture, food security The Acting Director General of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Dr Meshaan Al-Otaibi, affirmed on Tuesday the keenness of Kuwait to enhance regional and international cooperation in the field of sustainable management of genetic resources, in line with the country’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, biodiversity preservation, and food security. |
| Saudi Cabinet approves Agricultural Development Fund System The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday announced the Agricultural Development Fund by-law at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s keenness to drive farming across the country. |
| Agricultural Development Fund and GASTAT forge data-sharing collaboration RIYADH: In a significant step toward leveraging data for shared objectives, a memorandum of cooperation was formalized between the Agricultural Development Fund and the General Authority for Statistics in Riyadh on Thursday. |
| Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund approves $610m in investment loans Farmers in Saudi Arabia saw their funding from a dedicated investment organization rise by 167 percent year-on-year in the first three months of 2023, it has been revealed. |
| Alasmak says Jeddah building to be demolished Saudi Fisheries Co. (Alasmak) said that it was notified by Jeddah Municipality to vacate the site and remove |
| Abu Dhabi’s agricultural production hits Dh13.7 billion in 2020 Abu Dhabi achieved a remarkable growth in agricultural production, including animal and plants, during 2020, with a total value of Dh13.7 billion. |
| Saudi Arabia, Iraq sign deal to support agricultural cooperation, livestock and fisheries Saudi Arabia and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to enhance cooperation in the fields of agriculture, livestock and fisheries, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. |
| Saudi Aramco plans new green hydrogen, ammonia project State-controlled energy giant Saudi Aramco has signed an initial agreement to build a new green hydrogen and ammonia plant with Hong Kong-based green hydrogen developer InterContinental Energy, as it tries to bring private investment into the sector. |
| Dubai’s Emirates airline to reopen airport lounges with coronavirus safety measures Dubai-based Emirates airline on Thursday said it was reopening its airport lounges around the world, starting with the airline’s lounge in Egypt’s Cairo International Airport, according to a press release. |
| Mohamed bin Zayed tours model farms in Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday, visited several youth-owned model farms in Al Bahia area of Abu Dhabi. |
| UAE bans live birds from Hungary and Slovakia Dubai: Based on a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) of the outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, H5N2, in Hungary and Slovakia, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), |
| Saudi Agriculture 2018 to focus on organic, fish farming Saudi Agriculture 2018, the 37th edition of the premier agriculture exhibition organized annually under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment |
| Civic body issues directory on fish and marine items The Food Control Department at Dubai Municipality has issued a comprehensive directory for the inspection |
| Decree establishes Fishermen Establishment His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al Khaimah, has issued decree No. 12 for 2013 |
| Dubai starts issuing marine drivers’ licences The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has started implementing Resolution No.2 of 2013 |
| UAE temporarily stops issuing licenses for new fishing boats The Minister of Environment and Water, HE Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, has issued a decree to temporarily |
| Dubai issues food code Diners will soon see changes in the design of some of the eateries, colour of some food handlers’ uniforms |
| FNC calls for authority on food control Following the scandal witnessed in Europe which brought to light the use of horsemeat in dishes claiming to use ‘beef’, |