Saudi environment minister opens Middle East Poultry Expo, oversees SAR 2.5bn deals
Saudi Arabia’s environment minister inaugurated the Middle East Poultry Expo 2026 in Riyadh and witnessed the signing of 27 investment deals worth over SAR 2.5 billion.
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's Environment Minister, Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, opened the 2026 Middle East Poultry Expo at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The expo, themed "Today's Innovation... Tomorrow's Production," brought together over 400 exhibitors from 45 countries, showcasing their innovations in the poultry industry.
During the inauguration ceremony, the minister witnessed the signing of 27 investment deals totaling SAR 2.574 billion ($686 million). These agreements aimed to advance the poultry sector by improving efficiency, strengthening supply chains, and fostering investment partnerships to bolster food security in the Kingdom.
Al-Fadley toured the expo, reviewing cutting-edge technologies in poultry farming, feed manufacturing, animal health, processing, and packaging. He also recognized the winners of the inaugural Poultry Sector Excellence Awards, which honored contributions in areas such as lifetime achievement, biosecurity leadership, social responsibility, production excellence, and international partnerships in the poultry industry.
The Ministry of Environment highlighted its initiatives to develop the poultry sector, motivate producers and investors, promote modern technologies and sustainable practices, and promote services supporting sector growth. The expo will continue until October 6, offering visitors the chance to explore products, technologies, and services, form partnerships, and connect with global industry experts.
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