The sum was invested in 40 locations over the course of three and a half years, according to the Civil Aviation Secretariat. Another US$ 169 million should be spent in improvements at 270 other facilities.

Saudi Agrofood will take place between September 7th and 10th, in Riyadh. The event gathers companies of the dairy products, meat, natural food, sweets, breads and package sectors, among others. The country imports 70% of its needs.

A US$ 10-million project will see the construction of a cold room with capacity to store 40,000 tonnes of products. The structure will benefit Moroccan exporters of fruit, vegetables and seafood.