“AFA is advancing a new strategic direction to take the Arab fertilizer industry from regional presence to greater global influence.”

In his opening remarks at AFA’s Economic Workshop in Istanbul, Chemist/ Saad Abou El Maaty emphasized AFA’s ambition to strengthen the international presence of the Arab fertilizer industry, expand engagement with global institutions and experts, and build strategic partnerships that support knowledge exchange, cooperation and investment.

He added that AFA aims for its events to become international platforms that bring global expertise to the Arab region while taking Arab capabilities and expertise to the world.

AboulMaati also highlighted that fertilizer markets are increasingly shaped by geopolitical developments, energy and gas volatility, supply-chain disruptions, trade shifts and sustainability requirements, reinforcing the importance of dialogue around N, P and K markets, LNG, logistics and the future of a more efficient and sustainable fertilizer industry.