Conference Overview

The Conference on Initiatives for Achieving Food Security in the Arab World, organized by the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development under the patronage of the Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates, will be held on the sidelines of the World Government Summit from February 3–5, 2026, in Dubai. In this regard, We are pleased to invite you to submit your paper to the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment Development (AAAID) conference, titled "Initiatives for Achieving Food Security in the Arab World" and under the slogan "Sustainability: The Path to Food Security," scheduled to be held on February 4 and 5, 2026, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The main goal of this conference is to bring together eminent researchers, academics, practitioners, and experts to share experiences and research findings on the theme of the conference. This conference aims to showcase cutting-edge research and discussions on topics such as Arab efforts to achieve food security; investment and agricultural financing for economic development; investment in producing basic food commodities; food manufacturing and trade exchange; innovation in agricultural technologies; and investment in agricultural companies’ portfolios. The Conference aims to achieve the following Objectives:

  • Strengthen Arab countries' efforts to develop the agricultural sector and provide financing for increased agricultural investments.
  • Encourage Arab countries to improve the investment climate to attract Arab and foreign capital into the agricultural sector, focusing on infrastructure, streamlined procedures, and incentives.
  • Promote agricultural innovation and modern technologies to ensure the sustainability of natural resources.
  • Reduce the food gap for essential commodities to achieve Arab food security.
  • Support small farmers to enhance food security in the Arab world.
  • Identify successful agricultural investment opportunities in Arab countries and encourage their utilization.
  • Facilitate collaboration between investors and funding agencies to promote available investment opportunities.
  • Foster intra-Arab trade in agricultural products and related production inputs.