{
  "id": 11182064,
  "title": "Sabil unveils new strategy to expand agri-food logistics in Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sabil-unveils-new-strategy-to-expand-agri-food-logistics-in-saudi",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:31:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/6w52duerb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sabil, a subsidiary of SALIC, has unveiled a new strategy aimed at expanding its agri-food logistics operations in Saudi Arabia. The company, owned by the Public Investment Fund, unveiled the plan which focuses on enhancing supply chain efficiency and bolstering food security. The initiative is structured around three key pillars: alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, responsiveness to market demands, and leveraging the company's existing operational capabilities and a network of 14 branches spread across the country.\n\nAbdulrahman Al-Zughaibi, Sabil's Chairman, highlighted that this new strategy represents a crucial step forward for the company and sets the stage for future growth in the agri-food sector. He stressed that the move underscores Sabil's commitment to creating sustainable value and contributing to broader national goals. As Chairman of Sabil, Abdulrahman Al-Owais, the company's CEO, revealed that the strategy will provide the firm with greater operational flexibility. This flexibility will enable Sabil to scale its services, improve the supply of essential goods, and optimize handling, storage, and transportation procedures. He also mentioned that the strategy will foster new solutions and growth opportunities for both clients and partners.\n\nSabil was established by SALIC after the Saudi government's decision to convert the General Organization for Grains into the General Food Security Authority. Part of this transformation involved transferring management of storage silos, including wheat procurement, supply, and strategic storage, from the authority to SALIC.",
  "summary": "Sabil, a subsidiary of SALIC, has announced a new strategy to boost supply chain efficiency and support food security in Saudi Arabia.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}