Food Security Webinar UAE
The Netherlands Business Council UAE (NBC) in partnership with the Benelux Council, the Embassy and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands held a special Webinar on Food Security in the UAE on Sunday, the 10th of May.
Keynote speaker was H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security. Among others she discussed the food security situation in the UAE in the light of the current COVID-19 crisis. The panel discussion was led by moderator Gus Schellekes, Partner Climate Changer & Sustainability Services EY. For those interested to (re-)view the webinar, it is now available on Youtube, and can be accessed by clicking here.
Agenda
- Opening Stefanie Schachtschabel, The Netherlands Business Council UAE Chairman
- Keynote speech: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister for Food Security in the UAE
- Introduction Dutch horticulture sector: Erik Smidt, Agricultural Counsellor for the Gulf Region, based at the Dutch embassy in Riyadh, KSA
Panelists
- Kyle Wagner Head of Operations at Madar Farms
- Damion Schwarzkachel Consulting Sales Engineer at Certhon
- Olav Scholte Strategic Alliances and Public & Government Affairs at Signify
- Miguel Angel Povedano Chief Commercial Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Retail.
