SABIC sponsors Ajwah Dates Forum in support of agriculture industry

In continuation of its support for the local agriculture community and Saudi Vision 2030, SABIC sponsored the first Ajwah Dates Forum held in Madinah on December 1 to Dec 4 under the auspices of Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Madinah Governor, in collaboration with Namaa AlMadina and the Al-Madinah Dates Cooperative Association.

SABIC presented its variety of palm-related solutions at the forum, including products, programs, and farmer field schools for farmers and the industry in Saudi Arabia. It further built its reputation as a leading global agri-nutrients producer with strong capabilities to offer high quality solutions to customers. It has developed a range of innovative products with in-house competencies, such as NPK 16-8-16+15S, to provide advanced farming solutions.

The Madinah Governor honored SABIC for its sponsorship with a plaque, received by Awwad Al-Ahmedi, Director, Economics & Business Performance, Agri-Nutrients.

In his speech, Al-Ahmedi said that the company’s collaboration with the agriculture industry plays a key role in improving the abilities of local farmhands, specifically in dates cultivation.

He pointed out to SABIC’s field training programs, which, he said, is one of the most effective methods to share knowledge and experiences with local farmers. This is helping in the production of healthy and environmental friendly products, while promoting sustainable development, he said.

SABIC has been a key supporter of Saudi Arabia’s agriculture industry, particularly dates cultivation. It supports the “Palm Tree of the Homeland" initiative (Nakhlat Watan) to help farmers grow date palms through sustainable and innovative agriculture methods, boost Saudi Arabia's strategy of becoming the world's top dates exporter, and enable Saudi Vision 2030.