MAYR Award
Arab Authority for Investment and Food Security

The MAYR Award for the Best Arab Researcher, Inventor, Innovator & Policy Maker in Food Security

First Edition
USD 50,000Awards Value
4Focus categories
Distinguished Arab Scholars
31 Mar 2027Submission deadline

Mayr Overview

The Arab Authority for Investment and Food Security (MAYR) - formerly known as the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) - is a leading Arab financial institution established in 1976, with contributions from all Arab countries to its capital. Its primary goal is to enhance food security in Arab countries.

Throughout its extensive history in agricultural investment, MAYR has played a vital role in establishing numerous agricultural companies specialising in the production of essential food commodities in the Arab region. Currently, MAYR contributes to a large number of companies — about 41 companies and projects under implementation. The headquarters of the Arab Authority for Investment and Food Security is located in Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Arab Authority for Investment and Food Security seeks to attract original contributions to research, inventions, innovations, and policy development in the field of sustainable investment and food security in the Arab world. To enhance its developmental role, the Authority has decided to establish an Excellence Award for the first time in its history.

1976Year the Authority was established
21Arab states capitalizing the Authority
41Companies and projects under implementation
Dubai, UAEHeadquarters — Academic City
Food SecurityCore focus of the Authority's mission

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