CANBERRA: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has continued distributing Ramadan food baskets in Australia, Fiji, and nearby islands, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The distribution is part of King Salman’s iftar program, which is being carried out in cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Australia.
Shadi Al-Sulaiman, who heads the Australian National Imams Council, praised the depth of the Kingdom’s relationship with Muslim communities in Australia, nearby islands and around the world.
The ministry also inaugurated King Salman’s program to distribute tons of dates to charities and Islamic centers across the Philippines during Ramadan, benefiting about 12,500 Muslims.
The initiative was carried out in cooperation with the office of the religious attache at the Saudi Embassy in the Philippines.
The ministry is implementing this year’s program in 24 countries including Indonesia, where food baskets and iftar meals were distributed for the third week in a row in coordination with the Saudi ambassador in Jakarta, Essam bin Ahmed Abed Al-Thaqafi.
Ahmed bin Isa Al-Hazmi, who is the Kingdom’s religious attache in Jakarta, said that more than 80,000 people in cities and villages would benefit.
Saudi ministry continues distributing Ramadan food
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Saudi ministry continues distributing Ramadan food
- The distribution is part of King Salman’s iftar program, which is being carried out in cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Australia
Experimental farm in Al-Lith looks into future of Saudi Arabian agriculture
- Research initiative reflects strategic transformation
JEDDAH: An experimental farm in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Lith Governorate is one of the research initiatives reflecting the strategic transformation taking place in the Kingdom’s agricultural sector.
The farm uses highly efficient, sustainable production models that combine scientific research with commercial application, contributing to strengthening the country’s food security system and the sustainability of water resources.
Located in the Ghumaiqa Center on an area of about 10 hectares, the cutting-edge farm is a testing platform for modern agricultural technologies that tackle the challenge of water scarcity.
The farm includes developed open fields and modern greenhouses, supported by smart irrigation encompassing drip and sprinkler irrigation alongside surface and subsurface technologies.
All the systems operate via smart controls that enable the monitoring of water consumption and ensure improved efficiency, thereby achieving a balance between agricultural production and water conservation.
The farm also uses treated and diluted low-salinity seawater.
It aims to diversify agricultural water sources, reduce reliance on freshwater, and open new horizons for agriculture in coastal and semi-arid environments.
The project represents a promising investment opportunity in the field of smart agriculture, enabling the development of commercially scalable production models, particularly for high-value vegetables and fruits, while reducing operational costs associated with water and energy, enhancing the economic feasibility of future agricultural projects.
In addition, the project contributes to transferring and localizing agricultural expertise, supporting local food supply chains, and creating an attractive environment for agricultural investment.
This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals and enhances the efficiency of the private sector in adopting innovative agricultural solutions.
Yahya bin Abdulrahman Al-Mahabi, the director of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture office in Al-Lith Governorate, told the Saudi Press Agency that the project represented the future of agriculture in the Kingdom.
He explained that the vision was based on investing in technology, enhancing the return on water per unit, and integrating scientific research with investment opportunities.
Al-Mahabi spoke of the experimental farm as a modern, scalable and replicable model applicable in several regions of the Kingdom, particularly in coastal environments.
Al-Mahabi highlighted the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s commitment to supporting distinctive projects that contributed to achieving food security while developing rural areas and enhancing agricultural production efficiency, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
