RIYADH: The Arab Gulf Programme for Development’s board of directors has approved funding for several projects to support the region’s advancement and promote innovation, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. The meeting, chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, took place at the organization’s Riyadh headquarters. The board endorsed the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security, aimed at supporting small farmers and addressing the impact of drought, desertification, and climate change.