Welcome to the GCC World Food Platform
Supporting national food security strategies and regional cooperation in the GCC
A Global Platform Advancing Sustainable Food Systems Across Borders
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The World Food Platform GCC Region
The World Food Platform GCC Region is a focused regional platform designed to support the food security and sustainability priorities of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The GCC faces common structural challenges, including extreme climate conditions, water scarcity, limited arable land, and a high reliance on food imports, while maintaining fast-growing urban populations and complex supply chains. Read more
Food security in the GCC is a strategic national priority closely linked to economic resilience, trade continuity, and geopolitical stability. At the same time, the region is emerging as a global leader in agri-technology, controlled-environment agriculture, vertical farming, desalination-supported production, alternative proteins, and advanced food logistics. The World Food Platform GCC Region brings these initiatives together within a unified framework.
The Platform connects government authorities, sovereign entities, food producers, investors, technology providers, logistics operators, and research institutions. It supports collaboration across food security planning, sustainable production, storage and distribution, food safety, trade facilitation, and investment partnerships.
By aligning regional strategies with global best practices, the World Food Platform GCC Region strengthens resilience, accelerates innovation, and supports the development of secure, efficient, and future-ready food systems that can withstand environmental, economic, and supply-chain shocks.
Connecting global food institutions, policies, and leaders Shaping the future of food systems.
Uniting the World’s Food Authorities to shape strong, safe, and sustainable food systems worldwide.
Asia Advancing Global Food Security Through
Innovation and Sustainable Agriculture.
GCC Region – Food Industry and Agriculture Latest News
• Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia continues advancing large-scale desert agriculture, modern irrigation, and sustainable crop systems to boost national food production and strengthen long-term food security.
Read More• UAE
The UAE expands high-tech farming, vertical agriculture, and climate-smart production methods that increase local fresh-food output and support national sustainability goals.
Read More• Bahrain
Bahrain promotes hydroponic farming, modern greenhouse systems, and fresh-produce initiatives that help improve food availability and reduce dependence on imports.
Read More• Qatar
Qatar accelerates agricultural growth through advanced greenhouses, protected farming environments, and innovative cultivation methods that support steady local food production.
Read More• Oman
Oman strengthens its food sector with improved irrigation systems, expanded vegetable cultivation, and sustainable farming practices tailored to the region’s climate.
Read More• Kuwait
Kuwait enhances food stability through controlled-environment farming, hydroponics, and expanded local crop production to meet rising demand for fresh, high-quality produce.
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OUR MISSION STARTS NOW
By 2050, there will be 10 billion people on Earth and today’s agriculture can’t deliver enough food to meet that need. At the inaugural Food For Future Summit & Expo and Global Agtech Expo, we aim to collectively inspire new solutions to meet this need through innovative thinking, multi-disciplinary expertise and collaborative action.
“THE PLATFORM GCC Region
FOOD INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE
GUEST OF HONOR - FOR DECEMBER 2025”
"Presents its best practices and contributions to shaping the future of global food and agriculture.”
Taking Place During Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week @ Expo 2020 Dubai– A First Global Gathering Of Food Security Innovations & Ideas
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COUNTRIES
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International Food Standards & Safety Authorities
This platform reflects internationally recognized food standards and safety frameworks that guide governments, regulators, producers, and global food markets, setting benchmarks.
Global frameworks shaping food safety, quality assurance, and agricultural compliance worldwide.
WHERE NEXT-GEN INNOVATORS
INSPIRE A NEW FOOD FUTURE
Some of the world's best startups, innovators and food revolutionaries unveil their high-impact ideas, making it the perfect platform to source frontier technologies in food security.
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With modern farming methods and climate-smart technologies, the GCC aims to secure fresh, safe, and nutritious food for every household across the region.
PURE QUALITY, PURE
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NOTHING BUT
THE BEST
THE GCC Region ARE WELL KNOWN IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
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