Uncertainty looms over Saudi’s poultry sector

As part of its Vision 2030 strategy, Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious initiative to achieve 90% self-sufficiency in poultry production, a figure unprecedented for the Middle East. The growth, which is primarily facilitated by heavy state investments, might be in jeopardy due to a mix of climate and economic factors. Over the past several years, the Saudi government has encouraged local producers and foreign companies to invest in poultry farms, offering various incentives, including gen