Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) has partnered with Topian which is the NEOM food business that is working towards ensuring the sustainability of food systems to create the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) located at Tabuk’s University of Tabuk. This advanced facility will serve as a hub for education and innovation in the horticultural sector, supporting Saudi Arabia to develop local talent and advance controlled-environment agriculture.

The project is being planned by the group behind the World Horti Center in the Netherlands and will be built to meet the highest quality and experience in the functionality as well as sustainable development. SGH is responsible for the design and operation of the HIC and Topian supervises the daily operation, assuring its continued performance as the cornerstone of the horticultural ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

As a place of excellence as a center of excellence, the HIC encourages collaboration between research and industry experts as well as local farmers. The goal is to create the next generation of greenhouse managers with real-world skills and experience adapted to Saudi Arabia’s varied agricultural environment. It will display the wide array of technology and techniques for growth, from advanced glass greenhouses, with automatic temperatures and control of lighting to simple shade houses that can be installed, permitting operators to use technologies that are best suited for the specific requirements of their clients.

“The creation of Horticulture’s Innovation Centre located at Tabuk’s University of Tabuk is a evidence of our dedication to the agriculture industry across Saudi Arabia,” said Mohamed Al Rasheed, CEO of SGH. “This center aims to train local experts to steer this industry to a long-lasting future.”

“Topian is delighted to be partnering with SGH in the creation of a landmark center of excellence in the field of horticulture” stated the Dr. Juan Carlos Motamayor, Topian’s CEO. Topian. “By working with the group responsible for the World Horti Center, we’re providing the very best design, technology and technology into Saudi Arabia.”

The work is scheduled to begin at the Center during the second quarter of 2025. After opening the Center will draw upon the experience of both local as well as international experts in developing sustainable methods within the kingdom’s horticultural industry by educating the public and introducing new technology.

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Abdullah Alrasheed

Greenhouses in Saudi Arabia Greenhouses

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Nesha Armo

NEO

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