Exhibiting sectors: Agricultural products Poultry and dairy products Beverages (including tea and coffee) Food products Catering and kitchen equipment HoReCa and hotel supplies Food-processing technology Ingredients and seasoning Packaging products Food & Hospitality Oman is recognized as the biggest event in Oman for the food and hospitality industry. It was granted “UFI-Approved…
Interview:Saleh Mohammed Al Shanfari How do you assess the performance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector moving into 2020, and what will be the main growth drivers? SALEH MOHAMMED AL SHANFARI: The fisheries sector is growing at a substantial pace, driven by improved processing facilities, the use of higher-specification vessels and an influx of third-party shipowners who fish and land…
Global food demand is expected to increase by anywhere between 59% and 98% by 2050. However, global freshwater resources are already overstretched. In recent years climate-induced water shortages in urban areas have brought water scarcity to the forefront of public debate, as major cities such as São Paulo, Cape Town and Barcelona have found themselves on the brink of major water crises. In…
Global food demand is expected to increase by anywhere between 59% and 98% by 2050. However, global freshwater resources are already overstretched. In recent years climate-induced water shortages in urban areas have brought water scarcity to the forefront of public debate, as major cities such as São Paulo, Cape Town and Barcelona have found themselves on the brink of major water crises. In…
Given that fishing and agriculture have historically formed central parts of Oman’s economy and society, it is not surprising that the country has the highest rate of food self-sufficiency in the GCC. Targeted investments to further enhance food security have seen the sector advance on all fronts – but most notably in terms of technology – as the government seeks ways to sustain a growing…
Given that fishing and agriculture have historically formed central parts of Oman’s economy and society, it is not surprising that the country has the highest rate of food self-sufficiency in the GCC. Targeted investments to further enhance food security have seen the sector advance on all fronts – but most notably in terms of technology – as the government seeks ways to sustain a growing population…
While still largely dependent on oil and gas revenue, a strong commitment to diversification – beginning in earnest in 2014 – has seen Oman’s non-oil sector record an average real GDP growth rate of 7% since the turn of the century. The country’s strategic position near established global trade routes and a history of political neutrality is opening up opportunities for Oman in transport,
Interview:Saleh Mohammed Al Shanfari What specific food-related sectors offer the most sustainable opportunities for investment? SALEH MOHAMMED AL SHANFARI: undefined The agri-food sector offers sustainable long-term opportunities to local and international investors. The government’s drive to diversify away from oil and gas, along with a desire to increase self-sufficiency in terms of food-related…
A combination of food security concerns and a focus on economic diversification have made agriculture and fisheries an area of priority government investment in recent years. Agricultural self-sufficiency, as defined by decreased dependence on imports, continues to grow in the sultanate. Despite the irrigation challenges presented by limited rainfall and decreasing ground reserves, 2019 will…
A combination of food security concerns and a focus on economic diversification have made agriculture and fisheries an area of priority government investment in recent years. Agricultural self-sufficiency continues to grow in the sultanate. Despite the irrigation challenges presented by limited rainfall and decreasing ground reserves, 2019 will see food production receive a significant boost with the…