Egypt Deputy Agriculture Minister attends Global Food Security Summit in Abu Dhabi

Mustafa Al-Sayyad, Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, participated in the Global Food Security Summit (CFFS) held in Abu Dhabi from October 6 to 8, 2026. The event was organized by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA).

During the summit, Al-Sayyad engaged in discussions regarding international integration to enhance agricultural trade and the transition toward more resilient and sustainable food systems. He emphasized the importance of strengthening Egypt-UAE bilateral trade and encouraged joint agricultural investment to attract capital toward innovative food systems and improved supply chains.

The summit also addressed the role of artificial intelligence in ecosystems and smart supply chain resilience, alongside regional strategies to bolster food security in the Middle East. Al-Sayyad highlighted the necessity of effective partnerships with international organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme.