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GCC Secretary General, EU Trade Chief Discuss Ways to Enhance Trade, Economic Relations

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. (GCC)
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. (GCC)
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GCC Secretary General, EU Trade Chief Discuss Ways to Enhance Trade, Economic Relations

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. (GCC)
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. (GCC)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi and European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis met in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO's) 13th Ministerial Conference, SPA said on Monday.
The two sides reviewed economic and trade relations and discussed ways to enhance them, building on their historical partnership.
They also expressed aspiration to build stronger relations and expand the scope of economic and trade cooperation between the GCC countries and the European Union to achieve common objectives and enhance the interests of both parties.

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Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East
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Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture issued the first operational license for a commercial agricultural project utilizing aeroponics in the Middle East, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The project aims to contribute significantly to the local market's agricultural needs through sustainable production.

The Ministry's Undersecretary for Agriculture, Eng Ahmad Al-Ayada, made the announcement during a ceremony attended by representatives of a coalition local and international companies: Tamimi Markets Group from Saudi Arabia, Mitsui Group from Japan, and Zero Group from Italy.

Through the Green Dunes Company, the coalition will come up with modern agricultural solutions powered by cutting-edge technologies and AI. These efforts align with the Kingdom's National Agriculture Strategy and the broader goals of Vision 2030, which aim to build a sustainable agricultural future.

According to the ministry, the project's first phase has been completed. It entailed the establishment of an aeroponics farm to produce various vegetable varieties. The method is noted for its efficiency, as it reduces water consumption by 95% compared to traditional farming techniques and enables year-round productivity.

The project integrates AI and automation at all production stages, employing advanced monitoring systems and performance indicators to optimize output.