Saudi agribusiness market to hit $2.2bnThe agribusiness market in Saudi Arabia will increase by 1.3 per cent year-on-year to hit $2.2 billion in 2012, thanks to the massive investments in the sector by the government with focus on food security, said an expert ahead of an industry even More… |
Major agri, vet trade shows open in DubaiTwo major trade events – AGRA Middle East, the region’s largest agriculture business trade event, and VET Middle East, with a focus on the animal healthcare sector – opened today (April 2) in Dubai. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director general, More… |
Joint efforts sought for better agri systemAs the GCC faces challenges of food security due to a shortage of natural resources, an improved collaboration between its member states is necessary to devise a sustainable agricultural system, an industry expert said. Prof Abdulaziz Al H More… |
Investors to discuss agribusiness in AfricaAfrica investor (Ai), a leading investment research and communications group, said it will host top investors at a major summit in Durban, South Africa, to discuss ways to boost private sector investment in African agricultural sector. The More… |
New technologies, processes to go on showExperts will present the latest technologies, equipment and ecological methods aimed at increasing local food production at an upcoming major agribusiness show in Dubai. A series of free seminars by leading names in international agribusin More… |
Savola to spend $100m on agribusinessSaudi Arabia's Savola Group plans to spend at least $100 million to buy minority stakes in agribusiness firms in Sudan, Ukraine or Egypt to secure supply of sugar and oils, its managing director said on Monday. "It is to improve our margin More… |
Hospitality growth helps boost food demandMulti-billion dollar developments in the hospitality sector are having a major impact on the region’s fast developing food production and agriculture industry. Recent research has identified plans to invest $580 billion in over 900 hotels More… |
DWS fund targets agribusinessDWS Investments has launched a new managed fund offering investors an opportunity to participate in global agribusiness. A first of its kind in the Middle East, the DWS Global Agribusiness Fund seeks investments in all parts of the food pr More… |








