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First Int’l Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture Kicks off in Riyadh

Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)
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First Int’l Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture Kicks off in Riyadh

Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Water, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly inaugurated on Monday the inaugural International Forum and Exhibition for Sustainable Agriculture (IFESA) in Riyadh.

Held under the slogan "Agricultural Development with Optimal Use of Natural Resources", the event is organized by the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

Several international, regional and local experts and specialists in the agricultural sector are attending the event.

Al-Fadhly also inaugurated the forum's accompanying exhibition, featuring both local and international exhibitors. He toured various pavilions showcasing their offerings.

Several agreements were signed between the Estidamah Center, the Agricultural Development Fund, the Saudi Coffee Company, solutions by stc, the Food Development Company, and the Saudi Agricultural Development Company.

The international event serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge research, studies, and practices in agricultural sustainability. It highlights the latest technologies and innovations contributing to sustainable agriculture.

The forum will host lectures, seminars, discussions, presentations, and workshops led by global experts, presenting the newest practices, research, and studies in sustainable agriculture.

It offers a platform for national and international companies to exhibit and share their latest innovations and experiences in the field of sustainable agriculture.

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Cars drive off of Interstate 10 in Laplace, La., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, as floodwater still covers the roadway two days after Hurricane Francine swept through the area. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Cars drive off of Interstate 10 in Laplace, La., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, as floodwater still covers the roadway two days after Hurricane Francine swept through the area. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
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Nearly 30% of US Gulf of Mexico Oil Output Offline after Storm

Cars drive off of Interstate 10 in Laplace, La., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, as floodwater still covers the roadway two days after Hurricane Francine swept through the area. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Cars drive off of Interstate 10 in Laplace, La., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, as floodwater still covers the roadway two days after Hurricane Francine swept through the area. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

Nearly 30% of US Gulf of Mexico crude oil production and 41% of its natural gas production remained offline on Saturday following Hurricane Francine, the US offshore energy regulator said.

There was more than 522,000 barrels of oil production per day and 755 million cubic feet of natural gas offline due to the storm, the Bureau of Safety Engineering and Enforcement said.

There were 52 oil and gas platforms unmanned by energy workers, down from 171 evacuated platforms at its peak earlier in the week.

The storm, which drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, came ashore Wednesday in Louisiana with 100 mph (160 kph) winds and drenched a large swath of the South, including parts of Arkansas and Florida. Forecasters say the storm's slow progress will mean days of heavy rain in the Southeast, creating a flash flooding risk.

Another 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 centimeters), with about 8 inches (20 centimeters) in some locations, were expected in parts of central and northern Alabama through Sunday. In northeastern Mississippi, western Tennessee, western Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, another 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) was expected.

No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in Francine's aftermath.