AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater & Agriculture Cooperation: Saudi Arabia’s Environment, Water and Agriculture minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley met Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation on agriculture, water management and food security—pairing tech and research with more efficient water use. Desertification & Drought Policy: UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar closed without a global drought framework deal, though it secured up to $1.3bn for land restoration and drought resilience in 23 nations, with funding aimed at rangelands and pastoral ecosystems. Saudi Water Innovation Push: Saudi Water Authority will host the 5th Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS 2026) in Jeddah (Dec 14–16), targeting investment-ready solutions and scaling water conservation innovations. Riyadh Tech Expansion: Riyadh’s Royal Commission launched the Riyadh Digital District to attract global tech firms and talent, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, blockchain and robotics. Maritime Climate Rules: IMO Net-Zero talks resume with carbon pricing and ship emissions rules still contested, as governments prepare for MEPC 85 discussions. Food Packaging Industry: Wardat Al Mashreq Food installed an IMA Hassia stick-pack line for processed cheese and cream, aiming to cut packaging material while boosting capacity.
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