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The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) Contributes
to the Capital of 52 Major Agricultural Companies Across 12 Arab Countries

The AAAID contributes to the capital of 52 company and project, 37 of which are existing companies, and 15 projects are under establishment and implementation. Through these projects, distributed across 12 of its member states, the AAAID aims to optimize investment returns for shareholders, diversify its sources of income and support agricultural development and contributes to achieving sustainable development goals in Arab countries. It focuses on the production of crops and basic strategy agricultural goods with a view to contribute to enhancing food security in the Arab world. Furthermore, the AAAID has established development programs to support small farmers, and female farmers, producers and products and develop the local rural and peasant and communities in which it operates. In its efforts to improve performance and productivity, AAAID is committed to implementing innovative ideas, AAAID provides professional consultancy services and preparation feasibility studies for such projects and evaluate it, which further serve to strengthen agricultural investment opportunities in the Arab world. Its affiliated companies provide more than 127,000 employment opportunities. Established in 1976, the AAAID is composed of 21 Arab member states which contribute to its capital. As a professional institution, the AAAID exercises the highest levels of applying the principles of Institutional governance and transparency, as well as adopting the best management practices.

AAAID’s Investments

According to the financial report for the year 2023, the total value of AAAID's investments in its existing companies and those under establishment is approximately USD 666.3 million, representing about 92.5% of AAAAID's paid-up capital of KWD 221.1 million. AAAID implements the highest production standards and best global practices in the field of agricultural investment, according to ambitious indicators and strategic plans aimed at increasing the return on agricultural investments.

PAID-UP CAPITAL

KWD 221.1 million

AAAID INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES & Projects

USD 666.3 million

Sectorial Distribution of AAAID Investments

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49.90%

Agricultural Manufacturing

includes the manufacture of sugar, oils and other food industries

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23.92%

Animal Production

includes poultry products, white and red meat and dairy products

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22.74%

Plant Production

includes the production of grains, fodder, vegetables and fruits and production of potato seeds and improved seeds

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3.44%

Services Sector

includes the provision of various agriculture services

Geographical Distribution of AAAID Contributions
to the Capital of its Affiliate Companies

AAAID's affiliate companies are distributed in 12 Arab member states, according to the investment opportunities and comparative advantages that were available in those countries. The AAAID's investment in Sudan is 63.80% of the total value of investments the AAAID in its existing companies and those under establishment and implementation, followed by Egypt at 7.11%, and Sultanate of Oman at 5.88%, the UAE at 5.23%, Iraq at 4.01%, KSA at 3.01% with the remaining member states accounting for 10.96%, depending on the availability of investment opportunities in each.

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Promising Investment Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector

The AAAID provides promising investment opportunities in the field of agriculture to government and private sectors, investment funds and banking institutions through partnerships in the Authority’s under-establishment and Implementation companies, or through investments in existing companies, in which the AAAID is a shareholder, with the aim of expanding its activities and diversifying production.

Investment opportunities

Revolving Loan Program Provides Financing for Small-Scale Farmers and Producers

The AAAID provides sustainable revolving loans to farmers, animal breeders, fishermen and those working in the agro-processing industries, especially in rural areas. Through its financing programs, the AAAID provides coverage for their various requirements. Services of the Revolving Loan Program include the provision of production income, technical support to farmers as well as full funding for agricultural operations. Furthermore, the Authority partners with a number of commercial banks to support development programs targeting farmers and to increase the existing base of beneficiaries.

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Share of Contributions of AAAID Member States as at the End of 2023

21 Arab countries contribute to the capital of the AAAID, of which authorized capital was
USD 1.1 billon and paid-up capital approximately KWD 221.1 million at the end of 2023.

Production Capacity of Basic Commodities by AAAID Affiliate Companies

Sugar

1 million tons

Fodder

662,000 tons

Grain

227,000 tons

Vegetable oil

44,000 tons

Meat

281,000 tons

Table eggs

127 million

Dairy

231 million liters

Vegetables and Fruits

10,000 tons