During the opening of the workshop in the Tunisian capital, Chemist Saad Abou El-Maaty, Secretary General of the Arab Fertilizer Association, emphasized that in light of the unprecedented events and crises facing the Arab region, and indeed the world, it was essential for the Arab Fertilizer Association to plan this workshop at this particular time. highlighting that any disruption to the fertilizer industry as a result of these regional developments would inevitably impact supply, demand, and prices, which in turn would affect both Arab and global food security.