Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Ferghana region is exploring opportunities for cooperation with Saudi Arabian company Almarai in the food industry, agricultural processing and livestock farming.
The prospects for joint projects were discussed at a meeting in Riyadh between Ferghana regional governor Khayrullo Bozorov and Almarai Chief Executive Officer Fawaz bin Mohammed Al-Jasser.
The talks took place during Bozorov’s working visit to Saudi Arabia. The sides considered opportunities to introduce the company’s experience and technologies in the region and implement mutually beneficial investment projects.
In particular, they discussed establishing joint ventures to process fruit and vegetables grown in Ferghana region, manufacture finished products with high added value, build modern livestock complexes, and produce and process meat.
Participants noted that the region’s agricultural potential, availability of raw materials, investment conditions and export opportunities provide a basis for developing cooperation in these areas.
Particular attention was given to the practical development of proposals and the identification of the most promising areas for collaboration.
Founded in 1977, Almarai is headquartered in Riyadh.
The company operates in the dairy, juice, bakery, poultry and infant nutrition segments. Its production system covers the entire value chain, from raw material production to processing, packaging and delivery of finished products to consumers.
According to the figures cited in the announcement, Almarai’s revenue exceeded 22 billion Saudi riyals in 2025.
