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Saudi Agriculture 2024

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Exhibition in Riyadh Demonstrates the Power of the

Largest Agricultural Sector

The$ 41st$ edition$ of$ the$ Saudi$ Agri4 ers, policymakers, and stakeholders to con-
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gurated$ today$ by$ His$ Excellency$ Eng.$
Abdurrahman$ Abdul$ Mohsen$ Al4Fadley,$ The exhibition features a diverse range
Minister$ of$ Environment,$ Water,$ and$ of activities, including the ‘Future of Agri-
Agriculture.$The$minister$was$welcomed$ culture International Summit’, with keynote
by$H.R.H.$Prince$Saud$bin$Turki$bin$Fais4 speeches from industry experts, an array of
al$bin$Abdulaziz$Al$Saud,$Chairman$of$Ri4 panel discussions, and workshops covering
yadh$Exhibitions$Company,$the$organis4 topics such as food security, precision ag-
ers$of$the$largest$agricultural$exhibition$ riculture, water management, and organic
in$the$Middle$East.$As$part$of$the$inau4 farming. Attendees can see a wide range
guration$ ceremony,$ Minister$ Al4$ Fadley$ of innovations, technologies, products
oversaw$ the$ signing$ of$ 12$ agricultural$ and services, for agricultural sub-sectors
agreements$between$local$and$interna4 including greenhouses, vertical farming,
tional$partners$worth$over$SAR$800$Mil4 automation, AI, agricultural drones, poul-
lion. try, livestock, dairy, mills, and animal feeds,
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) in addition to agro-foods, organic foods,
is projecting a GDP growth rate of 4.7% aquaculture, food processing and packag-
for the Kingdom’s economy in 2025. These ing, animal health, and veterinary services.
projections are well above the global As part of its commitment to sustainabil-
growth average of 3.2%. Major contribu- ity, Saudi Agriculture 2024 also highlights
tion to this exceptional growth is made by initiatives aimed at promoting eco-friendly
the agriculture sector that will reach over
$31 Billion in 2024. The growth is driven by practices and reducing the environmental
investments of $70 Billion by 2030. ties, as outlined in Vision 2030. impact of agriculture.
The event, taking place at the Riyadh This year's exhibition brings together The Arab World Agriculture Magazine
International Convention & Exhibition over 370 exhibitors from 29 countries participated in the exhibition with a special
Center, runs from Monday 21st October to around the globe, highlighting the King- pavilion as usual, where it met with those in-
Thursday 24 October 2024. The exhibition dom's commitment to enhancing agricul- terested in agricultural publishing and distrib-
is showcasing the latest advancements in tural production through technological uted the magazine to exhibitors and visitors
agricultural technology, innovative solu- transformation that will boost food secu- and answered visitors’ questions, noting that
tions and sustainable practices for the rity. With a focus on innovation, sustain- the magazine has been the o"cial sponsor of
Kingdom’s expanding agricultural sector ability, and diversi!cation, the exhibition the Saudi Agricultural Exhibition since its !rst
that is aligned with national policy priori- serves as a vital platform for industry lead- launch forty years ago. Circle 6 on enquiry card

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