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On 18th July 2007, an agreement was signed, in Khartoum, Sudan, between the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) for the establishment of a Medical and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of Taqua (Bethlehem), the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territories.
The agreement provides a framework of co-operation in the establishment of the Medical and Rehabilitation Center. In accordance with the agreement, AAAID will provide US $354,000 to finance the activities of the first phase of the Project which includes the construction of the first 2 floors of the six floors Medical and Rehabilitation Center.
The Medical Center will provide medical services to, and improve the health status of, more than 30,000 people living in Taqua and its surrounding 12 rural villages in Bethlehem. It will, in particular, provide emergency medical services to the vulnerable population (poor women, children, the elderly and persons with chronic diseases) who are unable to travel to other medical centers in the area which often involves long waiting and arduous trips through check points. It will contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of the rural population in the area.
Dr. El Kheir Khalafalla, who signed the agreement on the part of AAAID, has, on behalf of H. E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, welcomed the cooperation with UN-HABITAT and reiterated the commitment of AAAID to provide needed humanitarian assistance to mitigate the suffering of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Territories.
Mr. Abdalla Abbas, who signed the agreement on the part of HABITAT, commended the initiatives of AAAID towards poverty alleviation in the Arab World, especially those undertaken to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian People. He expressed, on behalf of Mrs Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, his appreciation to H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammed Al-Amri, AAAID President, for the grant. He congratulated AAAID for its recent decision to establish a Palestinian Unit and expressed readiness to fully co-operate with the Chief of the unit.
Mr. Abbas said that the establishment of this center is part of a portfolio of activities being currently implemented in the Palestinian territories within the framework of the Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People. He also expressed his hope that this co-operation in the establishment of the Medical Center will be the beginning of further cooperation between the AAAID and UN-HABITAT.
The land for the Medical Center was provided by the Medical Charitable Society of Taqua at a total cost of $60,000.
The Arab Authority continues the Application and Dissemination of Zero-Tillage Farming System
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) continues the application and dissemination of the zero-tillage farming technology. Based on the preparations made and the current rainfall, the farming season 2007/2008 in the rain-fed sector in Sudan is promising with excellent yields in the various locations for applying this farming system. The Arab Sudanese Blue Nile Agricultural Company (ASBNACO) is applying the system for the third commercial production season. The grown crops include sorghum, sesame, cotton and sunflower. The farmer locations for applying the system under the program for technology transfer to small farmers, as well as the Pioneers Company for Zero-tillage Farming, show proper preparations which indicate promising productivities.
His Excellency Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, made many visits to the sites of applying Zero-tillage farming system for this season. His site visits spanned the preparation period to the sowing period. This is a continuation of His Excellency’s visits to the sites of applying this farming technology throughout all the stages of the farming operation for all the previous years. He places a special emphasis on this farming technology as it has a potential for effective contribution in developing Arab agriculture, within other efforts.
It is worth mentioning that the crop yields under the zero-tillage farming system amounted to fourfold the achieved yields under the traditional farming systems. Therefore, AAAID aims at the dissemination of this farming technology to other locations in Sudan and to a number of other Arab countries. The achieved crop yields under this farming system stand as an open invitation to all parties, and national, regional and international institutions and organizations concerned with combating poverty, and with food security, and sustainable rural and agricultural development in an effective manner, to work for enabling farmers to apply this promising farming system which has achieved proven success. For more information on the application and adaptation of zero-tillage farming system click here.
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), in collaboration with the National Center for Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer and the Islamic Development Bank, organized the Third Seminar on Biotechnology and its Applications in Arab Agricultural Investment, Amman, Jordan, 21-24 May 2007 . The main objectives of the seminar were: exchange of expertise and successful applications among scientists and investors, discuss the current status and applications of biotechnology in agricultural investment and its prospects, diagnose the constrains and problems facing biotechnology implementation in agricultural development in the Arab countries, and exploring the investment opportunities in the Arab world. The papers presented in the seminar covered different areas such as the role of biotechnology in agricultural development and product improvement and marketing, the potential of genetically modified crops for Arab agriculture , the potential and promising investments in biotechnology, bio-safety of biotechnology products and their impact on the environment and human health, and laws and regulations controlling biotechnology products.
In his statement in the opening session, H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammed Al-Amri, President of AAAID, indicated that the organization of the seminar was part of the efforts of AAAID which aim at developing the agricultural sector. He pointed out that the utilization of biotechnology can enable the agricultural sector to effectively contribute in poverty alleviation and in achieving food security goals. He pointed to the attention given by Arab countries towards the adoption of such technology and to the valuable achievements by national and international research centers in the region. He concluded his speech by thanking H.M. King Abdallah Bin Hussein and the government and the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for hosting and facilitating holding the seminar. He also thanked H.E. Dr. Marouf al-Bakhit, Prime Minister, under the auspices of whom the seminar was held, and thanked Dr, Mustafa Qurunfilah, Minister of Agriculture for participating in the seminar as well as for supporting the programs of AAAID in Jordan. He also thanked the co-organizers and the united Arab Emirates University for their sincere efforts which led the seminar to success.
The Board of Shareholders of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) held its 31st annual meeting in the period 11-12 April 2007 in Beirut, Republic of Lebanon, within the annual meetings of Arab Financial Institutions.
The Board issued a number of resolutions, the most important of which are the following:
· Election of H.E. the representative of the State of Qatar as chairman of the Board for its 31st term.
· Election of H.E. the representative of the Republic of Somalia as a deputy chairman for the Board for its 31st term.
· Approval of AAAID balance sheet, the final accounts and reserves as at 31.12.2006.
· Allocation of 10% of AAAID net income for the year 2006 to support the people of Palestine.
· Distribution of dividends to shareholders equivalent to 5% of the paid-up capital.
· Approval of AAAID investment program for 2007-2008.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Khalfan Bin Kharbash, chairman of the Board of Shareholders for its 30th term expressed his appreciation of the achievements of AAAID in the areas of its investment and development activities and its solid financial position.
H. E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri addressed the Board of Directors meeting, briefing the Board on the performance of AAAID. He explained in his statement that the total agricultural investment activity amounted to US$ 454 million, equivalent to 131% of paid-up capital, distributed profits amounted to 91% of paid-up capital, whereas shareholders’ equity has doubled, amounting to nearly 700 US$ million. He indicated that AAAID has presented a real addition to Arab agriculture by introducing zero-tillage farming technology which achieved a jump in productivity amounting to about 400% percent increase in crop yields over the yields achieved under the traditional farming systems. It is thus anticipated to effectively contribute in developing agriculture and food security
AAAID organized a Workshop on the Production of Fertilizers in Sudan:
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development organized a workshop for discussing the idea of establishing an investment project for the production of fertilizers in Sudan. The workshop was held on Tuesday December 2006 in the main office of AAAID in Khartoum.
H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, delivered a welcome speech, thanking H.E. Eng. Mohammed Al-Ameen Kabbachi, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry in Sudan, for attending and participating in the workshop. He said that the provision of fertilizers at reasonable prices is one of the determinants of agricultural investment and production, as it has direct impact on productivity and comparative advantages of agricultural products. He pointed to the existence of ample resources in Sudan, the vast enhancement in the investment environment, and the green mobilization announced recently in Sudan. He commented that the green mobilization is backed by the substantial support from the government and the loyal agricultural management led by H.E. the Minister of Agriculture who places much emphasis and effort towards the development of the agricultural sector.
H.E. the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, eng. Mohammed Al-Ameen Kabbachi, delivered a speech. He indicated that Sudan has been importing fertilizers which are vital inputs for agricultural productivity, and that there is expansion in the use of fertilizers following the expansion of cultivated lands, the adoption of modern technologies, and the green mobilization which aims at raising agricultural productivity. He appreciated the initiative of AAAID towards the production of fertilizers, the thing which serves the objective of raising agricultural productivity and developing the agricultural sector. He pointed, in a TV statement held on the side of the workshop, that the Ministry of Agriculture counts on the great role of AAAID led by H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri who excels all efforts for supporting the essential elements for developing the agricultural sector.
The objectives of the workshop include specifying the types of the required fertilizers, estimating the current and future demand and the quantities of available raw materials, discussing the appropriate technologies to be applied, and coming up with recommendations to help formation of the proposed project.
All papers presented in the workshop indicated the existence of ample demand for fertilizers in Sudan. The total actual need for all types of fertilizers is expected to rize to one million tons. The required fertilizers mainly include urea, then super phosphate and NPK compound. The workshop indicated that there are strong potentials for the project and strongly recommended moving to the next step which is conducting the feasibility study.
The workshop was attended by H.E. Marshal Abdul Rahman Suwar Al-Dahab, and the participants included Arab Fertilizer Association, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Sudan), Ministry of Energy and Mining, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Science and Technology, and SAMADCO Co. /Sudan, the Agricultural Council, the three major agricultural schemes of Gazira, Rahad, and Halfa, the deans of agricultural departments of each of the University of Khartoum, University, University of Gazira, Sudanese Farmers Union, and a number of fertilizer companies.
AAAID donates US$0.5 million to UNRWA: Food Security Program in Gaza and the West Bank
Amman – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) has received a contribution of $0.5 millions from the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) for UNRWA’s Food Security programme in Gaza and the West Bank. This donation will enable UNRWA to purchase 465 metric tons (MT) of sugar and 270 MT of sunflower oil.
In a ceremony held on December 13, 2006 the Radisson SAS hotel in Amman, an agreement for the contribution was signed by Mr. ElKheir Khalafalla Khalid, Head of Development Programs Department of AAAID, and the Deputy Commissioner General of UNRWA Mr. Filippo Grandi, who expressed his appreciation for the AAAID contribution which will support UNRWA’s activities in the West Bank and Gaza. UNRWA’s Director of External Relations, Mr. Rene Aquarone, as well as a number of senior UNRWA officials attended the ceremony.
UNRWA distributes food rations to the poorest of the refugees in the special hardship case category on a bi-monthly basis. The value of this relief assistance is about US$110 per person annually, and most of it is received as in-kind donations from donor governments in the form of basic foodstuffs such as flour, rice, sugar, milk and cooking oil.
In September 2006, AAAID contributed $2m to UNRWA’s microfinance and
Microcredit programme in the West Bank and Gaza strip.
As a relief and human development agency, UNRWA provides education, healthcare, social services and emergency aid to over 4.3 million refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab republic.
A meeting headed by H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Moammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, was held on 3/12/2006 in AAAID’s regional office in Dubai for discussing the establishment of a project for red meat production, processing and marketing in Sudan. A number of distinguished Kuwaiti and Sudanese investors participated in the meeting, including H.E. Dr. Ali Al-Zumeya’ – Director of the board of directors of Watheeqa Holding Co., H.E. Mr. Badr AlGar-Allah – Director of the board of directors of Kuwaiti Livestock Trading and Transportation Co., and H.E. Mr. Al-Shareef Yousuf Badr – Director of the board of directors of Gazira Scheme, Sudan.
H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri explained in a statement that the objective of the proposed project is to cover the demand for live sheep in all Arab countries, specially the Gulf area, in addition to supplying the Islamic Development Bank with sacrifice sheep (adhahi) during pilgrimage season. The project cost is expected to be about $150 million. The feasibility study will be financed by AAAID and the Islamic Development Bank. It will be carried out by a specialized Australian consultant.
H.E. Mr. Al-Amri indicated that the proposed project is the first of its type and size in the Arab region, as it is comprised of 2 activities: developmental and investment. The developmental part of it aims at developing the livestock sector in Sudan by entering small and medium animal raisers into the circle complementing the project, and providing veterinary, extensional, and feed services to this group. This would contribute in developing the livestock sector and enhancing the incomes of raisers. The investment element of it is composed of an integrated project including fattening, processing and marketing, using state-of-the-art world technologies.
AAAID’s Board of Directors Held Its 127th Meeting in Dubai:
The Board of Directors of AAAID held its 127th meeting in its regional office in Dubai, U.A.E. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID.
The Board meeting agenda included the financial position of AAAID through the end of June 2006, follow up of the production, financial and marketing performance of AAAID companies and AAAID’s budget. This is in addition to discussing the rehabilitation of some AAAID companies, granting loans to some of them with the objective of raising the performance efficiency of those companies and strengthening their financial positions.
H. E. Mr. Abdul kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), visited the Union of the Comoros during the period 21-25 November 2006 and was received by H.E. Mr. Ahmed Abdalla Sambi, President of the Union of the Comoros.
H.E. the President of Comoros expressed his appreciation of the efforts of AAAID which aim at developing the agricultural sector and the fish industry in Comoros, indicating that the government and people of Comoros hope for a major role by AAAID in encouraging Arab investments to be directed to Comoros where ample promising investment opportunities exist.
AAAID implemented an urgent needs program in Comoros, including the provision of primary agricultural inputs, establishment of an agricultural equipment rental unit, distribution of inputs to low-income special needs groups, and taking necessary engineering preparations for establishing a tissue culture laboratory which preliminarily aim at producing banana plants.
It is worth mention that AAAID is currently studying the implementation of investment projects in the agricultural and fish sectors in Comoros. Comoros is one of the member countries in AAAID.
In his address to the meeting of LAS Economic and Social Council held for Arab financing organizations and funds, on 15/10/2006, H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, announced the contribution of AAAID in the amount of US$ 5 million for rebuilding Lebanon Milk Company in Biqaa’. The statement by H.E. also included a US$ 250 thousand grant as a contribution to Lebanon rebuilding, as well as a US$ 250 thousand towards the developmental side as a revolving fund directed to agricultural societies of productive families in different locations in Lebanon.
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) signed an agreement for supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) micro finance and micro credit program (MMP) in the West Bank and Gaza. The amount of AAAID contribution to the program is US$ 2 million.
On 13/9/2006, in the headquarters of UNRWA in Amman, the agreement was signed by H. E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad AL-Amri, President of AAAID, and H. E. Ms. Karen Koning Abuzayd, the Commissioner General of UNRWA.
The program targets 2000 small projects, which support families including 14,000 individuals. The contribution of AAAID will enable UNRWA increase the number of micro credit and micro finance from 18,000 to 24,000.
The Agreement of Establishment of the Arab Company for Veterinary Medicine signed in Dubai.
In a meeting headed by H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), on 18/9/2006, an agreement was signed for establishing the Arab Company for Veterinary Medicine in Sudan. The meeting was held in the regional office of AAAID in Dubai, UAE.
The agreement was signed by AAAID, the Arab Company for Drug Industries - ACDIMA (Jordan), Public Corporation for Veterinary Supplies (Sudan), and Acdima for Veterinary Medicines (Syria).
The project is located in Sudan. Its objective is to eliminate the veterinary medicine gap in Sudan and other Arab countries. Sudan was selected for the project location due to the existence of ample animal wealth, and is considered as the country which has the highest number of animals in the Arab region.
The Board of Shareholders of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) held its 30th annual meeting in the period 18-19 April 2006 in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, within the annual meetings of Arab financial institutions.
The Board issued a number of resolutions, the most important of which are the following:
· Election of H.E. the representative of the United Arab Emirates as chairman of the Board for its 30th term.
· Election of H.H. the representative of the the State of Qatar as a deputy chairman for the Board for its 30th term.
· Approval of AAAID balance sheet, the final accounts and reserves as at 31.12.2005.
· Distribution of dividends to shareholders equivalent to 5% of the paid in capital.
· Approval of AAAID investment program for 2006-2007.
· Approval of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a new member to AAAID and its subscription to its capital.
The Fourth Meeting of AAAID Companies held in Fujairah, 22-24 March 2006:
Within Fujairah International Agricultural Exhibition, 22-24 March, 2006, United Arab Emirates, AAAID held the fourth meeting for the companies in which it has shareholdings. 20 of AAAID companies participated in the exhibition and the workshops. Both of the exhibition and the workshops were very successful in introducing AAAID investment and development activities, introducing the companies products, and exchanging ideas between them. They also shed light on the services provided by the Arab Authority Center for Consultancy Services (AACCS), which builds on AAAID’s long experience in agricultural production (both plant and animal production) and processing to provide consultancy to AAAID companies and other companies.
The success of the exhibition and workshop was due to the excellent organization by Fujairah Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, under the auspices of H. H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed AL Sharqi, Governor of Fujairah.
Workshop on " Tissue Culture and its Applications in Agricultural Investment in the Arab Region
AAAID Board of Shareholders Annual Meeting, 12-13 April, 2005, United Arab Emirates :
AAAID Board of Shareholders Annual Meeting, 14-15 April, 2004, Kuwait.
A Presentation on FAO Africa Stockpiles Programme (ASP).
H.E. The General Secretary of LAS visits AAAID.
H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, re-appointed for a new term 2003-2008.
AAAID Board of Shareholders Annual Meeting, 22-23 April, 2003, Abu Dhabi.
Promotion Workshop for Milk Collection and Processing Project 9-10 March 2003.
Workshop on Tissue Culture 14-16 January 2003.
Workshop on " Tissue Culture and its Applications in Agricultural Investment in the Arab Region
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of U.A.E., the United Arab Emirates University and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations , organized the second workshop on " Tissue Culture and its Applications in Agricultural Investment in the Arab Region". The workshop was held in the period 12-14 June 2005 in AL 'Ayn city, U.A.E
The Board of Shareholders of the of Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) held its 29th annual meeting in the period 12-13 April 2005 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates .
The Board issued a number of resolutions, the most important of which are the following:
- Election of H.E. the representative of the Kingdom of Morocco as chairman of the Board for its 29th term.
- Election of H.H. the representative of the United Arab Emirates as a deputy chairman for the Board for its 29th term.
- Approval of AAAID balance sheet, the final accounts and reserves as at 31.12.2004.
- Distribution of dividends to shareholders equivalent to 5% of the paid in capital.
- Approval of AAAID investment program for 2005-2006,
A workshop on: Date Processing and Marketing and the Utilization of Date Palm Byproducts in the Arab Region, Present and Views for the Future
Under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Mugrin Bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, Governor of Medina region, the workshop on: Date Processing and Marketing and Utilization of Date Palm Byproducts in the Arab Region was inaugurated on 8 June 2004, honored by the attendance of H.E. Dr. Fahd Balghonaim, Minister of Agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al Amri, President of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development. The workshop was organized by the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development, in coordination with the Cooperative Association of Date Producers & Processors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .
The workshop continued for 3 days in the period 8-10 June, 2004, where 28 papers were presented, and was attended by 170 participants, including senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Medina region, representatives of Arab and International institutions, a number of experts from the Arab region as well as from the rest of the world, and date processing and marketing companies. The workshop came out with a number of significant recommendations on date palm issues, date processing and specification, information database, date tissue culture program. The participants recommended holding a workshop every 3 years.
Date: 8-10- 2004
Place: El Medina Al-Monaurah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Following the Success of the Zero-Tillage Farming System in Agadi, AAAID Proceeds on Zero-Tillage Technology Transfer to Farmers in Gadarif State , Sudan
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development has achieved outstanding success in introducing the zero-tillage farming system in the Pilot Farm in Agadi, Blue Nile State , Sudan . For instance, sorghum productivity has increased from 250 kg/feddans to 1200 kg/feddans, a percentage increase of almost 400%. Upon the achievement of increases in crop yield, the governor of Gadarif state, Dr. Abdul Rahman AL Khedir, together with the head of the Sudanese Farmers Union, Mr. Karam Alla Abbas, directed an invitation to H. E. the President of AAAID, Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad AL-Amri, to visit Gadarif state and consider zero-tillage technology transfer to farmers in the state.
As a response to that sincere invitation, H. E. the President of AAAID visited Gadarif state on 26/6/2003 . The discussions held in the visit resulted in the state request for zero-tillage farming technology transfer to farmers in the state.
According to the above mentioned request, H. E. the President of AAAID, directed the Applied Agricultural Research Department in AAAID to proceed on zero-tillage technology transfer to farmers in Gadarif state starting from the 2004 cultivation season. Accordingly, a comprehensive program was prepared for zero-tillage farming technology transfer to farmers. Implementation of the program started with the selection of small farmers in Kaffai-Doca area, in full coordination with the state ministry of agriculture and the farmers union in the state. AAAID carried out all the necessary preparations for the success of the program, including the provision of machinery, inputs, experts and technologies, and field supervision. Cultivation was actually started and AAAID found positive and active response from farmers. The program is proceeding under close follow up by the top executive management in AAAID aiming for the spread of the farming system to all the rain-fed areas in Sudan . It is worth mention that Gadarif state is one of the largest states in the rain-fed mechanized farming sector in Sudan .
AAAID Board of Shareholders Annual Meeting, 14-15 April, 2004, Kuwait :
The Board of Shareholders of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) held its 28th annual meeting in the period 14-15 April 2004 in Kuwait .
The Board issued a number of resolutions, the most important of which are the following:
- Election of H.E. the representative of the State of Kuwait as chairman of the Board for its 28th term.
- Election of H.E. the representative of the Kingdom of Morocco as a deputy chairman for the Board for its 28th term.
- Approval of AAAID balance sheet, the final accounts and reserves as at 31.12.2003, as well as the Board of Director’s reports.
- Distribution of dividends to shareholders equivalent to 5% of the paid in capital.
- Approval of AAAID investment program for 2004-2005, and allocation of KD 9 million to the program.
- Allocation of 10% of AAAID net income in 2003 to support the people of Palestine . .
A workshop on: Agricultural Investment in Sudan and the Potential Contribution by French Agri-Business Companies
AAAID, in coordination with ADEPTA Group and under the auspices of the Ministry of Investment in Sudan, organizes a workshop on Agricultural Investment in Sudan and the Potential contribution by French agri-business Companies.
The workshop is part of a three day program of the visit of ADEPTA Group and nine agri-business French companies to Sudan . The opening session will include speeches by H. E. Mr. Sharif Badr the minister of investment in the Republic of Sudan , H. E. M. Pouyleau, Vice President of ADEPTA, and H. E. Mr. Abdul Kareem AL Amri, President of AAAID.
An introduction of AAAID programs and activities will be delivered by Dr. Naufal H. Rasheed, AAAID Vice President for Technical Affairs. An introduction of ADEPTA Group will be delivered by M. Florian de Saint Vinccent, ADEPTA's Manager for the Middle & Near East. Presentations by agri-business French Companies will follow. The workshop program also includes an exhibition by AAAID.
Date: 26.1.2004
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Dr. Khalfan Bin Kharbash Conference Hall, AAAID Main Office, Khartoum , Sudan .
A Presentation on FAO Africa Stockpiles Programme (ASP)
AAAID, in coordination with FAO Office in Khartoum , arranges for a Presentation on FAO Africa Stockpiles programme (ASP).
The presentation will be delivered by Mr. Mark Davis – Coordination and Chief Technical Advisor, Obsolete Pesticides, plant production and protection Division (AGTPP) of FAO.
Date: 21.1.2004
Time: 10:00 am
Place: Dr. Khalfan Bin Kharbash Conference Hall, AAAID Main Office, Khartoum , Sudan .
H.E. The General Secretary of LAS visits AAAID:
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development is honored by the visit of H.E. Mr. Amre Moussa the General Secretary of the League of Arab States on June 25th 2003 . A reception for H.E. was headed by H.E. the President and top executives of AAAID. H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Al Amri welcomed H.E the General Secretary of LAS with great appreciation of the visit which is the first visit by the General Secretary of LAS to AAAID since its establishment.
The program of this highly important event included speeches and lectures reflecting AAAID achievements throughout the past 25 years. The mentioned visit was part of the program of the visit of H.E the General Secretary of LAS to Sudan .
H.E. Mr. Abdul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, re-appointed for a new term 2003-2008
In its 27th annual meeting held in Abu Dhabi in the period 22-23 April 2003, the Board of Shareholders of AAAID issued an important resolution for re-appointing H.E. Mr. Abul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri for a second term for the period 2003-2008.
This resolution came in consideration of the accomplishments achieved under his successful management of AAAID in his first term, to secure continuation of the programs for rehabilitation and development of AAAID investments and programs geared toward the development of agricultural investments in the Arab region.
AAAID experts, backup staff and workers, as well as AAAID companies are honored by this resolution and encouraged to increase efforts for further progress of AAAID and Arab agricultural production and processing.
AAAID Board of Shareholders Annual Meeting, 22-23 April, 2003, Abu Dhabi :
The Board of Shareholders of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) held its 27th annual meeting in the period 22-23 April 2003 in Abu Dhabi , U.A.E.
The Board issued a number of resolutions, the most important of which are the following:
- Election of H.E. Mr. Abul Kareem Mohammad Al-Amri, President of AAAID, for a second term for the period 2003 - 2008.
- Election of H.E. the representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt as chairman of the Board for its 27th term.
- Election of H.E. the representative of the State of Kuwait as a deputy chairman for the Board for its 27th term.
- Approval of AAAID balance sheet, the final accounts and reserves as at 31.12.2002, as well as the Board of Director’s reports.
- Distribution of dividends to shareholders equivalent to 5% of the paid in capital, amounting to about KD 5 million.
- Approval of AAAID investment program for 2003-2004, and allocation of KD 9 million to the program.
- Approval of the admission of the Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros to join AAAID agreement of establishment and acceptance of its subscription in AAAID capital.
Promotion Workshop for Milk Collection and Processing Project 9-10 March 2003:
A promotion workshop for the promotion of the Milk Collection and Processing Project was held in Nouakchott , Mauritania on 9-10 March 2003, sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development and Environment in collaboration with AAAID. The project is anticipated to contribute in enhancing the incomes of rural milk producers and supply milk products of high quality and health standards to consumers. For more information, please click here.
Workshop on Tissue Culture 14-16 January 2003:
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of U.A.E. and the University of United Arab Emirates , organized a workshop on " Tissue Culture and its Applications in Agricultural Investment in the Arab Region". The workshop was held in the period 14-16 January 2003 in AL 'Ayn city, U.A.E. For more information.
Field Day 11.10.2002:
AAAID held a field day in the pilot farm for rain-fed agriculture in Agadi, Blue Nile , Sudan , on 11.10.2002. The field day was intended to introduce the large-scale experiment of zero-tillage cultivation system. The pilot farm has achieved outstanding success and substantial increases in productivity and quality. For more details, please click here.
