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Saudi Arabia Establishes First Institute of Agricultural Technology, Food Production

A farmer collecting crops in the field, Saudi Arabia (Reuters)
A farmer collecting crops in the field, Saudi Arabia (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Establishes First Institute of Agricultural Technology, Food Production

A farmer collecting crops in the field, Saudi Arabia (Reuters)
A farmer collecting crops in the field, Saudi Arabia (Reuters)

The Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships plans to establish the Institute of Agricultural Technology and Food Production in the al-Jouf region.

The announcement came during a meeting with Governor of al-Jouf Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz to discuss the final preparations to establish the institute.

The region is known for the quality of agriculture and high production of some crops.

Prince Faisal stressed the need to cooperate to find means and opportunities that enable Saudis to highlight their capabilities to contribute to agricultural development and achieve Vision 2030 goals that aim to enhance food and water security.

The meeting was attended by CEOs of seven major agricultural companies, including the Governor of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation Ahmed al-Fuhaid, and the director-general of Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships Matar bin Eid el-Enzi.

Prince Faisal pointed out that Saudi Arabia is moving steadily towards achieving the goals of Vision 2030, despite the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic that swept the world.

He indicated that everyone is witnessing the emergence of signs of overcoming the crisis with the drop in infections and the increase in the number of immunized people.

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Saudi Arabia Joins International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy

Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Joins International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy

Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)

The Saudi Energy Ministry announced Saturday that the Kingdom has officially joined the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), as part of its ongoing efforts to foster international collaboration in developing this vital sector.
This accession marks a major step for the Kingdom, reinforcing its pioneering role in global sustainability efforts and in innovating advanced solutions for clean energy, the Ministry said in a statement.
It aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a key producer and exporter of clean hydrogen, and to achieve greenhouse gases (GHGs) net-zero through the circular carbon economy approach by 2060, or before depending on technology maturity and availability, the statement added.
Saudi Arabia’s involvement in IPHE underscores its commitment to international cooperation as a cornerstone for attaining a more sustainable energy future.
The move also supports the objectives of the “Saudi Green Initiative” and “Middle East Green Initiative,” which focus on reducing carbon emissions and stimulating global demand for clean hydrogen, according to the statement.
"It also aims to contribute to the development and harmonization of regulations and standards that bolster the clean hydrogen economy,” it added.
IPHE serves as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration among member states to expedite the advancement and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
The partnership is dedicated to exchanging knowledge, supporting relevant research and technologies, and raising awareness about the importance of clean hydrogen in achieving sustainable development.
In this spirit, Saudi Arabia actively participates in numerous international organizations and initiatives linked to the production of clean and low-emission fuels, including the Innovation Mission Initiative, the Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting, the Zero Neutrality Forum for Producers, the Global Methane Initiative, and other related efforts.