Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa, Nadec and Al-Ahsa Municipality signed a collaborative agreement to promote environmental awareness, protect the environment, enhance the quality of life, and develop the urban landscape. This initiative aligns with environmental sustainability programs and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The agreement reflects Nadec’s sustainability strategy, emphasizing environmental conservation as an integral part of its operational plans across its various food and agricultural projects. It coincides with Al-Ahsa Municipality’s commitment to executing its plans for raising environmental awareness and advancing the urban landscape within the region.This agreement is part of a series of community programs and initiatives implemented by Nadec in collaboration with relevant authorities, private sector entities, and charitable organizations. These efforts are central to Nadec’s corporate social responsibility policy, urban development goals, and its dedication to improving the quality of life. It is noteworthy that one of the key pillars of Nadec’s transformation strategy is environmental sustainability. This focus is embedded across all its operations, projects, and food sectors, contributing to the Kingdom's food security objectives.

Nadec recently welcomed its strategic partner, Al Hilal, in a productive meeting aimed at enhancing cooperation and expanding the scope of their partnership. This gathering comes as part of the ongoing efforts to introduce Al Hilal’s dairy and juice products, available in a variety of flavors, to markets across different cities and regions of the Kingdom.The meeting featured positive discussions on ways to further strengthen future collaboration, particularly in light of the strong demand for Al Hilal products by Nadec. These products have garnered widespread consumer approval, thanks to their high quality and unique flavors. Nadec reaffirmed the significance of its partnership with Al Hilal in achieving shared growth objectives, emphasizing a commitment to offering products that meet consumer needs. In turn, Al Hilal expressed its pride in collaborating with Nadec and underscored its eagerness to explore new avenues for expanding the presence of its products in markets across the Kingdom. This aligns with both parties’ strategic goals for growth and innovation.

 Dr. Solaiman AlTwaijri, CEO of the National Agricultural Development Company Nadec, took part in the Global Retail Leaders Forum 2025, held under the theme "Rebuilding a Shared Future." As part of the forum, Dr. AlTwaijri contributed to a panel discussion titled "Feeding the Future: Balancing Innovation and Resilience in Saudi Arabia's Food & Retail Market." During the session, he addressed key challenges facing the food and retail sectors in the Kingdom and outlined strategic solutions to navigate them. With an increasing consumer demand for healthier, personalized, and sustainable food options—driven by Saudi Arabia’s projected population growth of over six million by 2030—industry leaders are called to adapt and innovate. Dr. AlTwaijri emphasized that the most pressing challenge is achieving a balance between innovation and cost efficiency while meeting consumer expectations for diversity and quality. To strike this balance, he highlighted the critical role of technological advancements, supply chain optimization, and consumer behavior insights. Additionally, he underscored the importance of investing in sustainable practices while maintaining cost-effectiveness. This, he argued, not only grants companies a competitive edge but also enables them to seamlessly integrate creativity with business strategies, delivering innovative yet affordable options to consumers. The Global Retail Leaders Forum, hosted in Riyadh, convenes top executives from the retail sector worldwide. The event features discussions on pivotal topics such as enhancing resilience, accelerating digital transformation, AI-driven innovation, and fostering strategic partnerships across the industry.

As part of its commitment to agricultural and food awareness, land rehabilitation, and the promotion of smart and sustainable farming practices, the National Agricultural Development Company (Nadec) organized a workshop titled "Fundamentals of Agriculture Learning" in collaboration with Nawara for Restoration Etmam. This initiative aligns with Nadec’s ongoing efforts in corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.The workshop aimed to educate and raise awareness among farmers and citizens about healthy and environmentally friendly agricultural practices, including indoor gardening, tree transplantation, and optimizing available home spaces for cultivation.Participants were introduced to various plant species, suitable soil types for home and garden cultivation, different types of fertilizers and their benefits, tree transplantation techniques, and environmental conservation practices.This initiative reflects Nadec’s dedication to supporting agricultural knowledge and enhancing environmental awareness within the community. By providing fundamental agricultural skills, the workshop helps participants adopt best practices for sustainable farming and environmental preservation in their daily lives.

Reaffirming our commitment to empowering youth, fostering technological innovation, and supporting entrepreneurship, we are proud to be the official hospitality sponsor of the King Saud University Hackathon 2025 – "Transformation Hackathon."The event, now in its fourth edition, will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah Al-Salman, Acting President of King Saud University.The hackathon aims to empower young talents by transforming their ideas into innovative solutions across various fields, including education, healthcare, and modern technologies. It will feature specialized training workshops, inspiring success stories, and opportunities to attract investors, while also supporting participants from various Saudi universities.This initiative plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.

Reinforcing our ongoing social role, Nadec is pleased to support the blood donation campaign launched by King Saud University, as part of our commitment to social responsibility initiatives.This initiative aligns with Nadec’s vision to actively contribute to serving the Saudi community and fostering a culture of giving and solidarity among its members.By supporting this campaign, Nadec reaffirms the importance of providing healthcare and helping meet the community's needs during times of crisis.Nadec also seeks to encourage individuals to actively participate in volunteer work, engaging in initiatives that enhance the health and well-being of society.Such humanitarian efforts reflect the deep-rooted values of the community, emphasizing the importance of caring for both individuals and society as a whole.

The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) is pleased to announce the signing of a shareholders' agreement with Hilton Foods Ltd. – United Kingdom, which is fully owned by Hilton Food Group Plc., a global leader in the processing and packaging of protein products (red meat). The agreement aims to establish a joint venture (Limited Liability Company) in which NADEC will hold a 51% stake in the new company's capital.The shareholders' agreement includes several terms and conditions governing the establishment, management, and operation of the company and its business between the two parties. This strategic partnership represents a significant step for NADEC in expanding its offerings of locally sourced protein (red meat) products. Under this 10-year agreement, the joint venture will operate NADEC’s boning and retail packing operations at its project in Haradh region to provide packaged local red meat products within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Additionally, this agreement serves as a prelude to other related service agreements aimed at ensuring a sustainable supply chain to meet the needs of all consumer segments to operate within a specified timeframe and under clear supply terms, exclusively for NADEC in Saudi Arabia and the GCC and it is expected to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs by adopting global best practices in supply chain management.This strategic partnership aligns with NADEC’s commitment to Vision 2030 initiatives and its efforts to strengthen food security in the Kingdom by enhancing local production capacities and delivering high-quality local protein (red meat) products with diverse options for all consumer segments.It is worth noting that Hilton Foods is one of the world’s leading companies in the protein (red meat) sector, offering high-quality meat, seafood, and vegan and vegetarian food products. The company operates through 24 technologically advanced facilities for food processing, packaging, and logistics services, serving over 19 markets across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and North America.