RIYADH: Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli launched a new digital platform to enhance plant and animal health services during the 42nd Saudi Agriculture Exhibition in Riyadh.
The platform, developed by the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plants Pests and Animal Diseases, known as Weqaa Center, enables individuals and businesses to access electronic services and track requests online.
Key features include early detection of the red palm weevil, pest diagnosis, animal immunization booking, livestock site disinfection, and permits for slaughtering and poultry housing, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Al-Fadhli, who also chairs the Weqaa Center, said the initiative advances digital transformation in the agricultural sector and aligns with Vision 2030 goals to boost government efficiency and service quality.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, the Weqaa Center signed three strategic memoranda of understanding with the Agricultural Development Fund, King Faisal University, and Klybeck Life Sciences.
