Water Scarcity a Key Factor in Arab Food Security, Agricultural Organization Chief Says

Water scarcity has become one of the main factors shaping food security in the Arab region, according to Ibrahim Adam Ahmed El-Dekheiri, director-general of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development.

El-Dekheiri’s assessment places water availability at the center of the region’s food security challenges, highlighting a fundamental constraint on agricultural production.

Agriculture depends on reliable water supplies to sustain crops and livestock. Scarcity can limit production capacity, making access to water closely linked to the ability to maintain food supplies.

His remarks underscore the connection between agricultural development and water resources, with shortages representing a food security concern as well as an environmental challenge.