The Kingdom advances in expanding cooperation with the private sector and achieving self-sufficiency
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, inaugurated a poultry production and processing plant using the latest technologies in Al-Majma’ah, as well as another advanced feed production facility in Al-Dahna Center, Shaqra Governorate, Riyadh Region.

Meanwhile, the ministry announced on Monday four new investment opportunities in the Saudi capital to support the livestock sector and achieve self-sufficiency in red meat. These opportunities also aim to expand cooperation with the private sector and contribute to strengthening food security in the Kingdom, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.
According to the ministry, the red meat investment opportunities cover a total area of 350,000 square meters and include three projects in Al-Kharj Governorate, each covering 100,000 square meters, for the breeding, fattening, and production of red meat. The opportunities include plots No. (15) and (17), with applications closing on November 17, 2025, and plot No. (16), with applications closing on November 19, 2025.
A fourth investment opportunity was also announced in Al-Zulfi Governorate on plot No. (19), covering 50,000 square meters, for the breeding, fattening, and production of red meat. The ministry noted that the deadline for submitting proposals for this project is November 16, 2025.
The ministry invited interested investors to review the terms and specifications through the “Fors” (Opportunities) platform.

Operational Efficiency
Minister Al-Fadley inaugurated the new poultry facilities during a ceremony held at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, attended by Amr Al-Dabbagh, Chairman of Tanmiah Food Company, along with several ministry officials and company executives.
Dr. Ali Al-Sheikhi, Assistant Undersecretary for Livestock and Fisheries, explained that the launch of these two projects will have a significant impact on improving quality, reducing production costs, and enhancing operational efficiency through the application of the latest global technologies. This, he said, will boost competitiveness among poultry companies and accelerate the sector’s growth.
Dr. Al-Sheikhi also highlighted that adopting best international standards and practices in the Kingdom’s poultry sector, along with the qualification of national poultry companies over the past five years, has contributed to the global activation of the “Saudi Gap” certification and its recognition as a tool for promoting fair competition — thereby strengthening consumer confidence in the private sector’s ability to provide high-quality and abundant products.

Environmental Protection
For his part, Amr Al-Dabbagh stated that investment in advanced infrastructure, along with the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices, helps build a robust and secure food system while supporting the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s poultry sector into a globally competitive industry.
He added that the two projects will contribute to achieving food security, empowering local communities, enhancing environmental protection, and building a healthier and more sustainable future.
Al-Dabbagh explained that the inauguration of these two plants is part of a strategic investment in the Kingdom’s agrifood sector, strengthening the company’s ability to boost production efficiency and deliver high-quality products.
The “Al-Majma’ah 2” plant, he said, was designed according to the highest international standards, with a production capacity of 13,500 birds per hour. It is equipped with a biological wastewater treatment system with a capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, used to irrigate tree farms within a reforestation program targeting the planting of 150,000 trees around the facility.
Meanwhile, the “Al-Dahna Advanced Feed Plant” will enhance operational and logistical efficiency by supplying poultry operations with high-quality feed. During its trial production phase, it has a capacity of 40 metric tons per hour and features a fully automated production line and a quality control system. The integration of solar energy into its operations is also under evaluation.
Source: aawsat.com