Resuming the export of Egyptian bees to Saudi Arabia and creating a coded electronic system that speeds up procedures

The Ministry of Agriculture announced the resumption of exporting bees to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in implementation of the instructions of Mr. Al-Qusayr, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, to the concerned authorities in the Ministry, to pay attention to the file of exporting honey bees abroad, while activating governance and control procedures. The electronic tracking system for exported shipments was developed through the Veterinary Quarantine Office of the General Authority for Services veterinary at Cairo International Airport. Dr. Ehab Saber, head of the General Authority for Veterinary Services, confirmed that due to the distinguished productive qualities of the different honey bee strains that exist within the Arab Republic of Egypt, as they are bred and improve their performance according to good practices that ensure their safety, disease-free and high level of productivity. “Saber” added that the first shipment has already been exported to the Kingdom of ...