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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Riyadh - Asharq Al-Awsat

Imports Deal to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Wheat Stockpiles

A field of unharvested wheat is seen in Beaucamps-le-Vieux, northern France, July 31, 2014. (Reuters)

The Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) has completed the procedures for importing 625,000 tons of wheat from Europe, North and South America, and Australia.

Governor of the SAGO Eng. Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al-Faris said the move comes within the framework of strengthening the strategic stock of wheat, maintaining it at safe levels and meeting all the needs of milling companies.

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