Saudi Food Futures Forum: KAUST making desert agriculture sustainable
12 November, 2025
“Welcome to the future of food.” With that opening remark, KAUST President Sir Edward Byrne AC launched the inaugural Saudi Food Futures Forum, uniting scientists, industry partners, and policymakers to strengthen food security in one of the world’s driest regions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted the November 2-3 forum to showcase the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Food Security while providing a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing to accelerate in-Kingdom farming innovation and position Saudi Arabia as a model for sustainable agriculture.