The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with King Faisal University (KFU), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, conducted a study on the optimization of management tools for effective control of Red Palm Weevil (RPW) and the development of innovative technology t...

A new memorandum of understanding aims at identifying opportunities where Egypt’s experience and expertise can best contribute to the battle against hunger in Africa

13 February 2023, Oman – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has stressed on the need to strengthen ties with Oman in the water sector in order to support the country’s efforts in water conservation and efficient use.

This came during FAO A...

Training is intended for veterinarians and specialists who are directly involved in diagnosing, investigating, and responding to an outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI).

FAO raises concerns over disruptions to basic food production, seeks support to address immediate livelihood needs

Dubai/Cairo/Accra, 23 February 2023 -- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have teamed up to enhance food and nutrition security of conflict-affected internally displaced persons (IDPs)...

Support from Italy enables multi-stakeholder approaches to sustainable food systems in the Mediterranean

26 February 2023, Al Taif, Saudi Arabia - Cultivation of roses has been practised in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for centuries, largely in Taif governorate of Makkah region and it is recognized for high-quality rose oil and perfumery products. Although Rose farming is a s...

26 February 2023, Cairo - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is participating in a workshop entitled "Methods for Monitoring the Desertification Process and Ways to Address It", organized by King Faisal University (KFU), represented by the E...

6 March 2023 - Amman, Jordan – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), launched today a project to focus on the transformation of food systems in Jordan through the regional project “...

8 March 2023, Cairo - Water is one of the most vital resources on the planet. It is critical to agriculture, which accounts for 72% of worldwide freshwater withdrawals, as well as to other economic sectors, and is essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developm...

9 March 2023, Khartoum - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Sudan and the Ministry of Agriculture conducted a three-day inception workshop of the project: ‘’ FAO Sudan smallholders and agropastoralist...

13 March 2023, Amman-The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held the closing workshop of the regional project "Emergency Preparedness and Response to Strengthen the Capacities of Near East and North African (NENA) Countries to Mitigate the Risks of F...

The training discusses the management of the Red Palm Weevil in the kingdom

Abu Dhabi 15 March 2023 - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) praised the leading role played by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Khalifa Award in promoting sustainable agriculture, date production, and agricultural innovation at both the regional ...

21 March 2023, Dammam – The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) G20 Globa...

2022 Overview highlights the need to focus on trade as an enabler to achieve food security and nutrition

The training will contribute to the transformation of more efficient, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems

30 April 2023, Amman, Jordan – The Food and Agriculture Organization -Regional office for the Near East and North Africa-organized a regional training workshop on multiple-use forest management planning in the Near East and North African countries. The event was conducted in A...