Poultry Farming in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the activities supported by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture . The Kingdom ranks third globally in the consumption of poultry meat and products and is one of the main producers of poultry in the Middle East and Africa. The country produces about 1.3 billion birds and 5.4 billion eggs annually. According to the Statistical Yearbook 2022, the Kingdom's self-sufficiency rate in broiler production reached sixty-e...
Taif rose water is produced through a process of cooking and distillation. In each batch, approximately 13,000 rose petals are placed in a special pot. Heat is applied underneath the pot, causing the steam generated from the cooking to rise and pass through a pipe in the pot's lid. The steam then enters a container filled with water, where it cools and condenses, forming droplets that are collected in a vessel called ' al-Talqieh '. Rose water is extracted after adding a certain ...
The Public Investment Fund Strategy is a long-term plan and framework designed to enhance the Public Investment Fund (PIF) ’s role in bolstering the gross domestic product (GDP) and developing the national economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The PIF has developed its strategy to provide a clear foundation for implementation and achievement in support of Saudi Vision 2030 . The strategy focuses on thirteen strategic sectors at the local level, which are priorities for the fund, including a...
The King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services covers an area of approximately five km² and stretches four km along the eastern coast of Ras al-Khair. It comprises four operational zones, including seven dry docks and seventeen various types of piers. Contractors have completed significant works, including reclaiming approximately thirty-seven million m³ of soil and improving around 7.4 million m² of land. Additionally, they have constructed 4,500 linear m of conc...
The Priority Program 'Saudi Authorized Economic Operator' is a program that adopts the concept of partnership between the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and commercial facilities. It serves as a means to enhance global supply chain security, facilitate trade, and elevate its advantages. It is considered a global standard in international trade. 1 The program has been part of the World Customs Organization's SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Tr...
Savvy Games Group strategy is one of the national strategies aimed at enabling and supporting electronic games and esports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was announced by the Crown Prince and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Savvy Games Group, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, on September 29, 2022. He stated, 'Savvy is one part of our ambitious strategy aiming to make the Kingdom the global hub for the games and esports sector by 2030.' He adde...
Agriculture in Najran Province is one of the essential economic sectors and represents a significant source of food security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agricultural holdings in the province are estimated to cover an area of approximately 27,000 ha. Najran Province and its governorates possess diverse agricultural potential, including fertile soil, a moderate climate throughout the year, and geographical diversity between mountainous highlands and plains. Additionally, the province empl...
The Saudi Quality Mark is owned and approved by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO). It indicates that the establishment has an effective quality management system that ensures the production of a product in compliance with the general technical regulation of the Quality Mark, the granting procedures, and the specific Saudi standards for this product. The Quality Mark represents the highest levels of proof and compliance with conformity assessment according to the in...
Foodex Saudi Expo is an international Saudi exhibition specializing in the food and beverage sector. It is one of the largest international markets specializing in the food sector, featuring food products from over fifty countries with the participation of 559 brands, of which 79 percent are international companies and 21 percent are local. The expo attracted more than eight thousand visitors specializing in the food industry. It is held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Cen...
The Small and Medium Enterprises Forum is an event dedicated to small and medium enterprises. It was held on November 27, 2022, in partnership between the Chamber of Commerce in the Eastern Province and the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at) . The forum took place at Asharqia Chamber's headquarters in Dammam . An accompanying exhibition was held alongside the Small and Medium Enterprises Forum, featuring participation from twenty-three financial, government...
Tilapia Farming in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia includes two types: Oreochromis spilurus and oreochromis niloticus. The first type, oreochromis spilurus, was introduced to the Kingdom in the early 1980s, before the establishment of the Fish Farming Center in Jeddah . This type was chosen for its ease of farming, economic feasibility, and flexibility in farming in marine, freshwater, and mixed-water environments. It is farmed in the Kingdom at research centers and some inland mixed-water farms. T...