The Chairman of SABIC, Eng. Khalid Al-Dabbagh has visited Estidamah to assess its programs and experiences in the field of sustainable agriculture in the Kingdom.
He has been welcomed by Estidamah General Director, Mr. Khalid Al-Assaf, and several Estidamah employees. Hence, through the visit, an introductory tour has been made to Estidamah sections, various activities, and research fields in achieving Estidamah objectives. Moreover, he has implemented a strategy based on increasing production in a specific area, improving the quality of agricultural products, reducing the use of pesticides, enhancing the efficiency of water use, and applying and localizing modern protected agriculture technology.
Ultimately, Eng. Al-Dabbagh has thanked and appreciated Estidamah management and employees for their efforts in the fields of research, development, and innovation, and confirmed the importance of business continuity and cooperation of SABIC in all areas that serve Estidamah's objectives, mission, and vision.
It is noted that Estidamah mainly aims at promoting the sustainable agriculture in the Kingdom; adopting the modern agricultural technologies to enhance the sustainability of the agricultural activities in the Kingdom; enabling the optimal use of natural resources, especially water, to contribute to achieving the food security; and preserving these resources for future generations.
Estidamah seeks to strengthen its position and leadership in the field of modern agricultural technologies; apply the research, providing modern solutions and technologies for public and private agricultural institutions; and reach the practical, applicable solutions, through the research, to develop, improve, and apply agricultural technologies in the Kingdom.