Welcome to the

Opening Ceremony

4th Feb, 2026 - 10:00 am

Ministry of Finance

Opening Remarks

United Arab Emirates

H.E. Abdullah Suleiman
Sheikh Sidiya

Minister of Economic Affairs & Development

Mauritania • Head of Board of Shareholders (AAAID)

H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad
Al Zaabi

Chairman of the Board

Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment & Development

H.E. Álvaro
Lario

President

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

H.E. Dr. Nasser Bakr
Alkahtani

Advisor & Envoy

Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND)

H.E. Dr. Conrad
Rein

Secretary General

Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security • University of Chicago

| Conference Main Hall - The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |