Under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance of the UAE and in conjunction with the Global Government Summit in Dubai, the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development has announced the organization of a conference titled “Initiatives for Achieving Food Security in the Arab World.” This event will be held from February 4 to 5, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Financial Centre, under the theme “Sustainability is the Path to Food Security.”
The conference aims to strengthen collaborative Arab efforts to develop the agricultural sector, attract investments, and accelerate the adoption of agricultural innovation to achieve sustainable food security in the Arab region. It also seeks to bring together researchers, academics, professionals, and experts to share relevant experiences and research findings, while presenting the latest studies and addressing key issues such as Arab efforts in food security, agricultural investment and financing for economic development, production and manufacturing of essential food commodities, trade exchange, innovation in agricultural technologies, and investment in agricultural company portfolios.
The event will feature a prominent lineup of experts and representatives from various Arab, regional, and international organizations concerned with food security, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This reflects the strategic importance of the conference as a notable Arab event and a leading platform for discussing current challenges, exchanging experiences, and showcasing best global practices to support collective efforts toward sustainable food security in the Arab region.
In this context, the authority has invited researchers, experts, and academics from across the Arab nations to submit their research and academic papers for participation in the conference sessions, which will discuss several key topics, including food security efforts, agricultural investment and financing, developing essential food commodities production, food manufacturing and trade exchange, innovation and modern technologies, as well as investment in agricultural company portfolios.
The authority emphasized that the conference serves as a leading Arab platform that brings together decision-makers, researchers, and investors to discuss challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector, fostering effective partnerships that contribute to reducing the food gap, enhancing food security, and ensuring the sustainability of natural resources.
In this regard, Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development, stated: “Achieving sustainable Arab food security is no longer an option but a necessity that requires unified efforts and the development of investment tools and agricultural innovation. This conference will enhance collaborative efforts, facilitate knowledge and experience sharing, and build a more resilient Arab food system capable of confronting future challenges.”
The organization of the conference forms part of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development’s ongoing efforts to boost agricultural investment in the Arab world, support small farmers, promote promising investment opportunities, and encourage trade exchanges between Arab nations in agricultural products and production supplies.