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Nabil bin Salim Al Bimani, Group CEO, Fisheries Development Oman (FDO): Interview
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Interview: Nabil bin Salim Al Bimani What are the main investment opportunities for the local fishing industry, and how do you assess its potential as a contributor to the economy? NABIL BIN SALIM AL BIMANI: The local fishing industry is an important contributor to the economy and there is significant potential for this contribution to grow. The strategic focus for the 2023-26 period will be centred…

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Mohammed Al Harthy, CEO, Oman Food Investment Holding (Nitaj): Interview
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Interview: Mohammed Al Harthy Where do you identify investment opportunities in the agriculture sector? MOHAMMED AL HARTHY: Players in the domestic agriculture industry have placed a significant emphasis on ensuring food security, thus presenting substantial prospects for local entities within the agri-food segment, including for our newly rebranded organisation, Nitaj. Nitaj aims to bridge the gap…

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The Report: Oman 2023: Agriculture & Fisheries
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With 3200 km of coastline and swathes of cultivated land, agriculture and fisheries are key economic activities across the sultanate, providing employment opportunities, and supporting the country’s economic diversification and food security efforts. These were vital industries prior to the discovery of hydrocarbons, particularly for coastal communities. The climate allows for year-round fishing,…

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The Report: Oman 2023
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Oman has successfully stabilised public finances by implementing cost-saving measures and reforms while benefiting from higher oil prices. Additionally, the government is focusing on enhancing oversight and consolidating public sector entities to enhance efficiencies, improve the business environment and attract greater foreign direct investment over the long term. As a result, Oman’s sover

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Report: Can agri-tech offer sustainable solutions to GCC food security challenges?

Food production in the GCC has long faced obstacles ranging from water scarcity to a lack of arable soil – factors that are being exacerbated by climate change. Prior to Covid-19, imports accounted for 85% of the region’s collective food needs. However, the disruption to global supply chains precipitated by the pandemic – as well as the more recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia – has underlined…

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Food & Hospitality Oman

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…

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Oman maintains food self-sufficiency with investments in agriculture and fisheries
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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…

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Saleh Mohammed Al Shanfari, CEO, Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC): Interview
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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…

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Public and private sectors tackle water scarcity through policy reform and new technologies
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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…

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Public and private sectors tackle water scarcity through policy reform and new technologies
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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…

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