Major Saudi agri exhibition to tackle sustainable food security, organ

27/09/2016 04:04 AST

The 35th edition of the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition is slated on Oct. 2-5, 2016 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, organizers Riyadh Exhibitions Company announced Monday.

In line with Saudi vision 2030, the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition 2016 will be held concurrently with the “Saudi Agrofood 2016” – the 23nd International Trade Exhibition for Food Products, Ingredients & Technologies and the “Saudi Food-Pack 2016“- The 6th International Trade Exhibition for Food Processing & Packaging Technologies.

The exhibition, certified by UFI the Global Association of the Exhibition industry, will be held under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and supported by the Saudi Organic Farming Association (SOFA). The exhibition also established strategic partnership with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and industry, and sponsored by Al Fakieh Company (Diamond Sponsor).

Alongside the exhibition, runs “the Saudi Organic Agriculture” conference that gathers researchers and academics in the field of agriculture in more than 6 specialized sessions addressing the latest developments in the field of organic agriculture such as the current situation of organic farming in the kingdom, the organic farming system of and its regulatory framework, the role of authentication companies in organic agriculture, the history of the Saudi Organic Farming Association, organic products marketing solutions, and the biological control in organic farming. Saudi Agriculture project manager Khalid Daou said: “The Saudi Agriculture exhibition has public support and features a wide participation of local & international companies, associations and agricultural organizations, that will be showcasing the latest technologies and services that meet the agricultural needs of the sector, where 96% of the exhibition space has been occupied.”

He added: “The importance of the exhibition lies in its instrumental role in achieving sustainable food security through highlighting organic farming and related products and aquaculture, in addition to discussing ways to preserve natural resources as per the government’s strategy.”

Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd is a Saudi company specialized in organizing exhibitions, conferences and other trade events. The company caters to several activities for various economic sectors. Throughout its 35 years, REC has organized more than 440 unique and successful shows and conferences renowned for their innovation, professionalism and attention to details. REC boasts an international presence, supported by over 120 commercial & industrial bodies from more than 50 countries. Regionally, REC dominates with its wide range of events programs, serving 20 economic and financial sectors in the Middle East. REC’s leading events are certified by UFI.

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