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H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of AAAID, participated in an event titled ” Sustainable Agricultural Management and Financing, and the Impact of Desertification on Food Security in the MENA Region”

Date: 06 Dec, 2024

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), participated in an event titled ” Sustainable Agricultural Management and Financing, and the Impact of Desertification on Food Security in the MENA Region” This event was organized by The Gulf Cooperation Council of the Arab States (GCC) Secretariat and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the GCC Pavilion during the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. H.E. provided an overview about AAAID, its vision, mission, and the sectors in which it operates. Dr. Obaid Saif Al Zaabi explained that the agricultural sector faces many challenges, including water scarcity, the significant impact of climate change, and the use of traditional agricultural practices, among others. He emphasized the need to adopt effective food production systems and innovative technologies to enhance resilience to climate change, improve production, and increase productivity. His Excellency also toured the pavilions of several entities participating in COP16.