At the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King, President of the Supreme Council of Women and Chairperson of the Consultative Council of the National Imitative for Agricultural Development, the second edition of 'The King Hamad Award for Agricultural Development' was launched during a press conference at Isa Cultural Centre today.
Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa the Secretary-General of the National Initiative for Development of the Agricultural Sector cited the objectives of this strategic award. 

She added "The King Hamad Award for Agricultural Development aims to create positive competitive environment among owners of agricultural projects and famers as well as researchers in the agrarian field to enhance the standard of this sector which is deemed as one of the top three sectors comprising any global economy - namely agriculture, industry and services. She also said that it is an essential sector that contributes to achievement of sustainable development and economic equilibrium.