The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for Fisheries and Livestock Wealth, Dr. Ali Al Shaikhi, highlighted that the investment opportunities in the Kingdom’s livestock and fisheries sectors offer substantial economic returns, estimated to exceed SR 20B ($5.3B) by 2030.
Al Shaikhi made these comments during a workshop organised by the ministry at its headquarters in Riyadh, titled “Joint Cooperation Opportunities for the Development and Sustainability of the Agricultural Sector in the Kingdom,” in partnership with King Saud University.
Saudi livestock and fishery investments
This workshop is an initiative by the ministry to align efforts among various entities and promote cooperation to enhance the GDP in this crucial sector.
He emphasised that the fisheries and livestock sectors are integral to the economy, community health, and quality of life, noting that investment opportunities in these sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth, consistent with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
