Beyond the Strait: Building a Rapid Food Security Corridor Between Saudi Arabia and Syria

Beyond the Strait: Building a Rapid Food Security Corridor Between Saudi Arabia and Syria

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states import roughly 85% of their food needs, according to 2025 data from the World Economic Forum. This dependence leaves the region acutely exposed to global supply chain disruptions. Analysts estimate that strategic investments in food security and sustainability could add nearly $30.5 billion to the Gulf economy. Unsurprisingly, GCC food strategies now rest on strong government action, public-private partn…