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.



UAE, Serbia Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM
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UAE, Serbia Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić have witnessed the exchange of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the way for increased trade and investment flows and bilateral private sector collaboration.

Sheikh Mohamed commended the exchange of the CEPA as a key milestone in the relations between the UAE and Serbia.

“The CEPA exchange with Serbia is a notable step forward in our efforts to create a network of trade agreements that will accelerate investment, promote knowledge-sharing, and create opportunities for joint ventures in high-growth sectors,” he said.

“Serbia represents an important addition to the CEPA program and a bridge into the high-potential region of Eastern Europe. The UAE-Serbia CEPA reflects our shared ambition to establish a new era of collaboration between our nations and unlock long-term, sustainable growth for both our economies.”

The Serbian President expressed confidence that the agreement would pave the way for new opportunities in economic cooperation and diversification, fostering sustainable growth and prosperity for both nations.

Once implemented, the UAE-Serbia CEPA is expected to remove or reduce duties on product lines, lift unnecessary barriers to trade, protect intellectual property rights, support small and medium-sized companies, and facilitate mutual investment flows.

The UAE is the third-largest market for Serbian exports in the Middle East, and increased FDI has been directed toward high-priority sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, food security, infrastructure, and logistics.