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Saudi Local Companies Produce around 11 Million Tons of Feed Annually

Local companies produce approximately 11 million tons of integrated feed annually. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Local companies produce approximately 11 million tons of integrated feed annually. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Local Companies Produce around 11 Million Tons of Feed Annually

Local companies produce approximately 11 million tons of integrated feed annually. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Local companies produce approximately 11 million tons of integrated feed annually. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Eng. Abdulmohsen Al-Mezayani, head of the National Committee for Feed Manufacturers in the Federation of Saudi Chambers, said that local companies produce approximately 11 million tons of integrated feed annually through 65 specialized factories.

He highlighted the vital importance of the sector in the food security system, pointing to the presence of high manufacturing capabilities with international quality and specifications.

Al-Mezayani was addressing a workshop on the optimal use of integrated livestock feed, which was held at the headquarters of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and the National Committee for Feed Manufacturers.

For his part, Dr. Al-Arabi Al-Ameem, Director General of the Animal Production Department at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, stated that fodder was one of the most important elements in providing food security in the Kingdom, indicating that work was underway on a set of initiatives to support the growth of the sector and enhance its capabilities.

The Ministry of Environment recently stated that the optimal use of integrated feed for livestock in the Kingdom would increase sales profitability by 41 percent compared to conventional feed (barley and alfalfa), and would reduce annual costs by 35 percent.

On a different note, Yousef Al-Benyan, Minister of Education, recently met with the National Committee for Training and Private Education in the Federation of Saudi Chambers, stressing the importance of the private sector in the education system and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Al-Benyan pointed to the high demand for private and international schools, stressing that through joint work and cooperation, the participation of the private sector in education would exceed 25 percent.

President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers Ajlan Al-Ajlan emphasized the importance of the private education sector in the Kingdom, adding that cooperation with the ministry was underway, with the aim to overcome challenges, raise the quality and efficiency of the sector’s outputs and attract more investors.

Meanwhile, the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), organized on Tuesday a workshop to present the program to a group of investors, manufacturers and entrepreneurs.

Eng. Suliman Almazroua, CEO of NIDLP, stated that the program was based on creating a strong link with the targeted business sectors and manufacturers in particular.

The workshop reviewed the stages of the investor’s journey in the targeted sectors, the general and qualitative enablers, the competitive advantage, and the “Thousand Miles” entrepreneurship support initiative.

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Saudi Arabia Brings Together WIPO’s Intellectual Property Community Outside Geneva for 1st Time

CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem addresses the audience. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem addresses the audience. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Brings Together WIPO’s Intellectual Property Community Outside Geneva for 1st Time

CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem addresses the audience. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem addresses the audience. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia is gathering the global intellectual property community in Riyadh to shape the future of design rights at the Diplomatic Conference for the Design Law Treaty. This event marks the first time in over a decade that the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has held a diplomatic conference outside Geneva, and it is also the first such event hosted in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

The conference represents the final phase of negotiations to establish a treaty aimed at simplifying design protection processes by standardizing international registration requirements.

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Swailem, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), emphasized that the Kingdom is working towards an international treaty setting core standards for registering industrial designs. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategic goals under the National Intellectual Property Strategy, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which aims to position Riyadh as a global hub for intellectual property.

Since SAIP’s establishment, investments in design in Saudi Arabia have increased by 161%, reflecting growth driven by ambitious projects like NEOM and Qiddiya, which demand advanced design protections.

Al-Swailem described the conference as “diplomatic and negotiation-focused,” with member states striving to create a unified registration process, which would allow designers to protect their work across all member countries, making global design protection more accessible.

In his opening remarks, Al-Swailem highlighted that this conference is a pivotal moment—the first time in 25 years the international intellectual property community has convened to collectively support global design innovation.

He noted that Saudi Arabia is contributing actively to international IP organizations and is committed to enhancing global cooperation to support creators and innovators.

Through SAIP, the Kingdom has launched its first National Intellectual Property Strategy, a comprehensive framework to foster innovation and creativity across the nation, according to Al-Swailem. Last year, the Crown Prince announced a $340 million investment to support this strategy, reinforcing the Saudi commitment to intellectual property advancement. These efforts have led to Saudi Arabia’s rise of 18 positions in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index since 2021, placing it 46th globally and among the world’s top 50 innovation leaders.

WIPO Director General Daren Tang praised the event as a “historic moment,” applauding Saudi Arabia’s rise in the Global Innovation Index due to its concentrated efforts on intellectual property.

The proposed Design Law Treaty aims to establish a standardized legal framework for the registration and protection of design rights, covering essential elements like application details, imaging requirements, and filing and publication dates.

WIPO, comprising 193 member states, has administered international treaties on intellectual property since 1982, when Saudi Arabia joined. The organization currently oversees 26 treaties, including those on industrial property and copyright.