JEDDAH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has organized a visit of New Zealand experts to Qassim, as part of the recently signed Saudi-New Zealand agreement targeting the genetic improvement of animal breeds, to raise the productivity of livestock sector and improve the quality of products.
Undersecretary of the ministry Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Batshan said the project of genetic improvement of livestock in the Kingdom was launched by the ministry with a New Zealand company specialized in developing livestock to bring over New Zealand experts who have experience in developing similar projects in other countries around the world.
Al-Batshan noted that the ministry is seeking to increase the productivity of the livestock sector and achieve its sustainability, raise the efficiency of local livestock production, promote development and food security in the Kingdom, preserve the natural resources and reduce the operational costs, guaranteeing higher profits.
He said New Zealand experts have visited several production projects of sheep, goats, camels, cows, birds, toured a number of breeding farms of special sheep breeds in Qassim, including the Nejdi original breed, and conducted an external examination of these breeds for consideration.
The team visited some slaughterhouses and sheep, cow and camel markets, and had reviewed a number of rare sheep and goat breeds projects.
New Zealand experts will collaborate with Saudi experts on developing a plan to promote livestock breeds in the Kingdom, through modern techniques to correct the traditional practices that have led to lower productivity and higher costs.
KSA cooperates with New Zealand to genetically develop livestock breeds
KSA cooperates with New Zealand to genetically develop livestock breeds
- New Zealand experts will collaborate with Saudi experts on developing a plan to promote livestock breeds in the Kingdom, through modern techniques to correct the traditional practices
Expo 2030 Riyadh signs strategic partnership with Saudi Media Forum
- Under the partnership, Expo 2030 Riyadh will serve as the SMF’s “foresight partner,” in line with the event’s “Foresight for Tomorrow” theme
RIYADH: Expo 2030 Riyadh has formalized a strategic partnership with the Saudi Media Forum as organizers step up preparations for event.
The agreement was signed on Monday during a ceremony attended by Talal Al-Marri, CEO of the Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, and Mohammed Al-Harthi, chairman of the Saudi Media Forum and president of the Arab States Broadcasting Union.
Under the partnership, Expo 2030 Riyadh will serve as the SMF’s “foresight partner,” in line with the event’s “Foresight for Tomorrow” theme.
The collaboration will also see the expo play a prominent role in this year’s forum, which is currently taking place until Wednesday, highlighting its significant by engaging with Saudi Arabia’s media ecosystem.
SMF has also committed to supporting Expo 2030 Riyadh through opportunities across leading media outlets throughout the year, aiming to strengthen engagement with audiences across the Kingdom.
“Our partnership with the Saudi Media Forum is a key enabler as we progress toward delivering Expo 2030 Riyadh,” said Al-Marri.
“By working closely with a vital platform whose reach extends across the Kingdom, we are strengthening our ability to communicate (the) expo’s vision, purpose and legacy. Through this collaboration, we are looking forward to engaging audiences in Saudi Arabia to build momentum and reinforce the impact of Expo 2030 Riyadh beyond the event itself.
Al-Harthi said the agreement underlined the importance of media in supporting major national initiatives.
“Expo 2030 Riyadh is a significant moment for Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Media Forum is proud to support its success by amplifying its story and contribution to the Kingdom,” he said.
