Forging Food Independence: GCC Unveils Regional Strategy

Forging Food Independence: GCC Unveils Regional Strategy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has unveiled a new regional strategy aimed at bolstering food security across its member states. The initiative comes in response to a confluence of global challenges, including climate change, natural disasters, and a rising global population, all of which threaten the stability of food supplies. “This strategy represents a crucial step towards ensuring the long-term well-being of our citizens,” declared Faisal Al-Rawas, […]

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has unveiled a new regional strategy aimed at bolstering food security across its member states. The initiative comes in response to a confluence of global challenges, including climate change, natural disasters, and a rising global population, all of which threaten the stability of food supplies.

“This strategy represents a crucial step towards ensuring the long-term well-being of our citizens,” declared Faisal Al-Rawas, chairman of the Federation of the GCC Chambers. He elaborated that the plan prioritizes the development of agricultural, livestock, and fishery projects within the member states. This focus on domestic production aims to not only guarantee food availability but also to create a more robust and sustainable food system within the GCC.

The GCC nations – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi