Oman has planned to launch a Food Security Laboratory, following discussions at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, said local reports on Sunday, September 5.
The decision is said to have been taken at an event organized by the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources.
The decision is reportedly supported by Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-Up Unit.
Oman’s government and private representatives, academics, and experts in the food security sector are expected to take part in the four-week lab.
The laboratory falls within the framework of the “Invest in Oman” program.
The program apparently aims to attract private investments to the country and support Omani exports in foreign markets.
The lab is also said to target the designing of a strategic investment program for the food security sector in the country.
This is expected to happen in partnership with relevant governmental and private institutions, businessmen, and investors.
The laboratory will focus on the main activities related to agricultural, fisheries and livestock wealth, water resources, food safety and quality through three themes covering projects and investment opportunities, project enablers and incentives package.