SALIC, through its subsidiary SABIL, signs MoU with ARASCO to advance agricultural logistics and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s food supply reliability

SALIC, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) subsidiary, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding through its subsidiary SABIL with the Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO) to enhance transport efficiency and logistics performance across the Kingdom’s grains and feed sector.

The collaboration aims to establish a modern logistics model that improves local supply chain efficiency by integrating transport services across the value chain and adopting smart technologies for tracking, analytics, and planning. The initiative will also connect ports, storage, and distribution networks under a unified framework that enhances service quality, reduces costs and emissions, and supports the Kingdom’s food security objectives.

Eng. Sulaiman AlRumaih, SALIC GCEO, stated: “This partnership is an important step in strengthening the agricultural value chain within the Kingdom. It aligns with SALIC’s strategy to develop sustainable logistics infrastructure that enhances operational efficiency, empowers the local agrifood sector, and supports national food security.”

Mr. Abdulrahman AlOwais, CEO of SABIL, noted that the agreement marks a new phase of collaboration to advance local agricultural logistics through innovative, high-efficiency solutions aligned with sustainability goals.

Mr. Ziyad AlSheikh, CEO of ARASCO, added that the partnership reflects ARASCO’s ongoing commitment to advancing agricultural logistics and integrating production and distribution systems to foster a more sustainable and resilient agrifood sector.

This agreement represents a strategic milestone toward building an integrated logistics model that supports Saudi Arabia’s food security ambitions and strengthens the long-term sustainability of its agrifood ecosystem.