RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley on Monday opened the 42nd Saudi Agriculture Exhibition in Riyadh, where 28 agreements and memoranda of understanding worth over SR3.6 billion ($960 million) were signed.
The four-day exhibition, held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, features nearly 450 companies and organizations from 34 countries, including 11 national pavilions, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in plant, animal, and fish production.
The event highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing agricultural capabilities and its progress toward food security and self-sufficiency, key goals under the Saudi Vision 2030 development plan.
Prince Saud bin Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the board at the Riyadh Exhibitions Co., described the exhibition as a vital platform for exchanging expertise and advancing sustainable agricultural practices.
He said that growing environmental challenges required innovative and diligent work to develop solutions that preserve natural resources and contribute to sustainable development.
