Investment Magazine/Private
The General Authority for Investment (GAI) congratulated Al-Zailai Company for Diversified Agricultural Industries Limited on its launch today, Thursday, February 27, 2025, of its first national product (Zailco) “Al-Zailai Chicken” and praised this achievement, which comes in line with the issuance of the new Investment Law 2025, and the multiple facilities and incentives it provides for investment in the food and agricultural production sectors.
Under the slogan “My identity is Yemeni and my national product” and under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and in the presence of a large official presence led by a member of the Supreme Political Council and Minister Radwan Al-Rabaei and the participation of the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the capital Sana'a and the General Federation of Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Industry, heads of the specialized sectors of the Chamber and a large number of businessmen, press and art, the company celebrated the new product “Dajah Al Zilai” frozen and chilled in various sizes in a prominent step towards promoting local production and supporting the national economy by reducing dependence on foreign imports.
In his speech during the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Nuaimi, a member of the Supreme Political Council, praised the efforts made in the agricultural sector, stressing that supporting the local product is a key pillar to reduce the import bill and promote self-sufficiency. He conveyed the greetings of the President of the Supreme Political Council to the poultry sector, announcing the provision of facilities for producers in production inputs such as soy to support this vital sector.
For his part, Dr. Radwan Al-Rabaei, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, stressed the importance of replacing imported products with local ones, noting that this approach will contribute significantly to building a strong national economy. He emphasized the government's directives to protect the local product and provide incentives and facilities to the private sector, calling for a real partnership that promotes comprehensive local production of poultry inputs. He also pointed to achieving self-sufficiency in table eggs, and the poultry sector is close to self-sufficiency in frozen chicken, while adhering to Sharia standards in the slaughter process to ensure a halal product.
In a related context, Mr. Ali Mohammed Al-Hadi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sana'a, affirmed the Chamber's commitment to replace inputs that can be produced locally, calling on the government to provide the necessary protection for the national product to ensure the sustainability of this sector. He welcomed the full absorption of local production, while resorting to imports only when needed.
Murad Al Zailai, a member of the company's senior leadership, explained that the launch of “Al Zailai Chicken” is in line with the government's directives to support the local product, noting that the company, which started its activity in the 1990s and its roots go back to the 1960s, moved from importing broiler chicks to importing poultry mothers, which enhanced the localization of production. He stressed that the local product enjoys legal recognition according to Yemeni legislation, adding that the company aspires to achieve self-sufficiency in frozen chicken and expand to export to Arab markets.
The company's quality engineer pointed out the company's commitment to the highest quality standards. This product is a strategic step to meet the needs of the local market, as it contributes to stabilizing prices and reducing dependence on imports, thereby enhancing food security and the national economy.
Al Zailai emphasizes its commitment to supporting the national development vision, providing a local product that is competitive and meets the aspirations of the Yemeni consumer, under government support and effective partnership with the private sector.
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