MAIR Group announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Syrian Arab Republic, in cooperation with NVSSoft for Agricultural Technologies and Services, to explore a strategic agricultural initiative focused on food security and agricultural value chains.
The initiative supports MAIR Group’s strategy to diversify its investment portfolio while strengthening vertical integration across its food operations through agricultural production, processing, logistics and digital solutions.
Key highlights:
• Signed an MoU with Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture and NVSSoft
• Focused on agricultural development and food security
• Supports MAIR’s vertical integration strategy across the food sector
• Plans to establish four agricultural processing centres across Syria
• Includes development of an integrated digital agriculture platform
• Will explore digital agricultural financing solutions
The proposed areas of cooperation include:
• Agricultural planning
• Contract farming
• Agricultural finance
• Technical advisory services
• Domestic agricultural marketing
• Regional and international exports
The project also envisages the development of four strategically located agricultural processing centres across Syria’s:
• Coastal region
• Central region
• Southern region
• Eastern region
According to MAIR Group, the centres are expected to provide:
• Collection services
• Grading and packing facilities
• Cold-chain infrastructure
• Export preparation services
• Direct logistics connectivity to the UAE through AD Ports Group’s integrated corridor linking Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port in Iraq
MAIR Group said the initiative aims to strengthen direct relationships with farmers, reduce intermediaries, improve supply chain efficiency, enhance product quality and build a more resilient food supply network while supporting the UAE’s national food security agenda.
Source: MAIR Group
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice.