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Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

  • FAO and WMO said heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense and prolonged, damaging crops, livestock, fisheries and forests
  • “Extreme heat is rewriting the script on what farmers, fishers and foresters can grow and when they can grow,” said Zahedi
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Saudi Arabia concludes camelids year presidency

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How climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, with dangerous consequences for import-reliant Middle East

By Nada Alturki  ·

Global hunger crisis set back 15 years, UN report reveals 

By Arab News ·

Saudi Arabia highlights efforts to develop fisheries sector during UN committee presidency 

By Arab News ·

Saudi aid agency rehabilitates fish landing center in Yemen’s Hodeidah

By Arab News ·

World food price index ends 2023 some 10 percent below 2022 levels

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How water scarcity is disrupting agriculture, worsening food insecurity in the Middle East

By Jumana Khamis ·

More people can’t afford nutritious food and 148 million children are stunted by hunger, UN says

By AP ·

World food prices fall for 11th month running in February: UN Food Agency

By Reuters ·

World food prices decline for 10th month running in January, says UN Food Agency

By Reuters ·

World food prices hit record high in 2022

By Reuters ·

Saudi aid agency chief, FAO director general discuss humanitarian efforts

By SPA ·

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