Five Themes Shaping the Future of Arab Beekeeping

Theme 1

Honey Bee Husbandry, Modern Technologies & Sustainable Management

Apiary management and productivity enhancement; colony nutrition; sustainable practices; modern technologies; artificial intelligence; the Internet of Things (IoT); sensors; drones; remote sensing; and digital applications for apiary management.

Theme 2

Honey Bee Biology, Colony Health & Genetic Improvement

Bee biology and behavior; physiology; genetic diversity; queen selection and breeding; diseases and pests; biosecurity; disease and parasite resistance; and sustainable colony health.

Theme 3

Crop Pollination, Ecosystem Sustainability & Environmental Services

The role of honey bees and other pollinators in crop pollination; biodiversity; nectar-producing plants and bee pastures; climate change; combating desertification; land restoration; and sustainable ecosystems.

Theme 4

Honey Bee Products, Quality, Processing & Value Addition

Honey and hive-product production; quality and food safety; analysis and detection of adulteration; nutritional and therapeutic properties; apitherapy; food processing; and the development of innovative products.

Theme 5

Honey Bee Sector Economics, Development & Policies

Beekeeping economics; feasibility studies; value chains; marketing and e-commerce; entrepreneurship; legislation; extension services and capacity building; rural development and food security; and the challenges and opportunities facing the Arab world.