Food and Water Security

This intelligence report analyzes the most critical food and water security challenges in the MENA region during Q1 2025, including warnings of risks affecting millions due to droughts and flooding. The report examines key developments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—focusing on initiatives such as AI-powered smart farming, major aquaculture projects, and strategic changes in wheat purchasing and storage infrastructure—while addressing the region’s persistent water scarcity crisis.