8TH OMMAT SCHOOL

Another story of success by Arab Poultry Breeders Co.

From right to left: “Dr. Fahd bin Abdul Rahman Belghunaim” minister of agriculture of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, “Mr. Hussein Bahri” chairman of Ommat, “Mr. Ron Eek” regional area manager of LOHMANN TIERZUCHT GMBH

Arab poultry breeders Co., “OMMAT”, with a market share of more than 75 %, is the market leader in supplying the Kingdom of saudi Arabia, the Gulf countries and Yemen with day-old layer chickens. The company, which was founded in 1990, is the exclusive partner and distributor of LOHMANN TIERZUCHT’S breeds in the region. The latter is reputed to be one of the largest layer-type breeder complexes in the Middle east. Aside from high quality and excellence in the production and distribution of poultry products, “Arab Poultry Breeders Co.” sets a very high value on the training and education in excellent management for both its employees and clients. In this context, a seminar known as the “OMMAT SCHOOL” is held regularly on an annual basis. This year, the 8th OMMAT SCHOOL took place in the Meridien Hotel in Jeddah from 24th to 27th of November 2014.

Customers of the company and poultry men from all over saudi Arabia and other Arabian countries participated in this event. The seminar started with a speech by Mr. Hussein Bahri, the founder and Chairman of the company and his son, Mr. Moyassar Bahri, the General Manager of “OMMAT”. The program covered various recent topics in the poultry business such as veterinary issues, latest technology on poultry equipment and housing, egg marketing, flock management and economics. The speakers were chosen from different local and internationally well known companies all of whom made the “8th OMMAT SCHOOL” very informative. In addition to the lecture program, performing the “Umra” and a sport program were also provided for participants. The school was closed with a speech by the Minister of Agriculture for the Kingdom of saudi Arabia, Dr. Fahd bin Abdul Rahman Belghunaim. The participants and lectures were honored thereafter and photos were taken of the same. On the whole, the 8th OMMAT SCHOOL was another success story which was perfectly organized by Arab poultry breeders in every respect.

Farhad Mozafar