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How is the Arab world facing up to the world food crisis that emerged years ago and worsened in the aftermath of the global financial crisis? What is the future of Arab food security as the regional food gap widens and in light of the initiatives and programs that have been launched in number of Arab countries? And what are the Arab food integration elements?

These questions and others will provide the essential background and bases for discussions at the “Arab Food Security Forum” that will take place on 14-15 June, 2012 at Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut, under the auspices of H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati, the Prime Minister of Lebanon.

The Forum is organized jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture in Lebanon and Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group in cooperation with several international and Arab bodies, notably The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The Forum will be accompanied by a special exhibition/trade fair with country and company pavilions to showcase agricultural development plans and projects, agricultural production and exports, food industries, and other agriculture related products and activities.

Why to Participate:

“If Arab countries do not begin to tackle agricultural deterioration, they will face a major food crisis.” Jacques Diouf, Director-General, UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO)

• Be part of the leading event on food Security in the region.
• Gain key insights into the latest plans and policies aiming towards achieving the Arab food integration.
• Network with Leaders: Industry experts and key Arab leaders driving growth in the most vital issue of the century.
• Identify lucrative investment opportunities in the food business sector.
• Build new partnerships, meet leaders and peers and source business solutions from leading national and international providers participating at the forum.