Shalan A. Edan Al Mashikhi

Director, Projects @ International Agriculture Consulting Group - IACG

About

As Director of Projects at the International Agriculture Consulting Group (IACG) since January 2026, I provide strategic and economic support for agricultural projects, including feasibility studies, agribusiness development, supply chain optimization, and risk management. I focus on aligning technical solutions with business and sustainability goals to drive meaningful impact in agriculture. With over two decades of experience, including 21+ years at the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), I have contributed extensively to agricultural investment, food processing, and sustainable development initiatives. Leveraging expertise in food science, HACCP, research methodologies, and innovation consulting, I aim to foster sustainable agricultural solutions and enhance food security through strategic planning and applied innovation.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Investment Management

Skill

Agriculture · Dairy · Food · Biotechnology · Food Industry · Environmental Issues · Food Manufacturing · Food Processing · Food Quality · Food Safety · Food Safety Management System · Food Science · HACCP · Innovation Consulting · New Business Development · Research · University Lecturing · Food Security · Food Technology · Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) · Higher Education · Natural Resource Management · Science · Sensory Evaluation · Strategic Planning · Sustainable Development, Research Methods, Innovation Consulting, Qualitative Research, Academic Research, University Lecturing, Teacher Training, Clinical Nutrition, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Biotechnology, Teaching, Science, University Teaching, Higher Education, Food Processing, Food Quality, Food Industry, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing

Experience

Director, Projects

International Agriculture Consulting Group - IACG

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As an agricultural business consultant provides strategic and economic support to agricultural projects, including feasibility studies, agribusiness, agro-industrial, supply chain and marketing, development investment and financing support, , profitability improvement, and risk management, while aligning technical aspects with business and sustainability goals. IACG website: https://iacg-global.com

Independent Consultant

Gulfood - The World's Biggest F&B Event

2014-1 - 2026-2 · 12 yrs 2 mos

Director, Studies and Development, AAAID , UAE

Arab Authority for Agriculture Investment and Development (AAAID)

2020-8 - 2024-7 · 4 yrs

Dubai, UAE

Executive Biography – Dr. Shalan Alwan Edan Al-Mashikhi Dr. Shalan Alwan Edan Al-Mashikhi is a food scientist and agricultural development expert with over three decades of experience in food science, agro-industry, and agricultural investment across the Arab region. He holds a PhD in Food Science from the University of British Columbia, Canada, specializing in food science and technology with a focus on food protein chemistry. During his academic career at the University of Baghdad, he supervised 25 graduate students, published more than 66 scientific papers, and filed five patents, including a U.S. patent in food science. He also contributed to key scientific references, including Egg Chemistry and Technology and the Encyclopedia of Food Science. Since joining the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) in 2003, Dr. Al-Mashikhi has held several senior leadership roles and contributed to more than 200 technical, financial, and economic feasibility studies. He has supervised and evaluated numerous agricultural and agro-industrial projects across Arab countries and actively supports initiatives that strengthen small farmer cooperatives, promote applied agricultural research, and advance sustainable food systems to enhance regional food security.

Director of Studies and Development

AAAID

2011-6 - 2024-7 · 13 yrs 2 mos

Khartoum, Sudan

Managing investment opportunities in the field of agricultural projects in the area of cereals, sugar,vegetable oil, meats and dairy production as well as developmental programs.

Director, Project Dept

AAAID

2009-1 - 2012-7 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Khartoum, Dubai

Food Technology Expert Prefeasibility studies of agricultural prjects Feasibility Studies of agricultural projects General conditions and technical specifications of Tender preparation and contract, Design, evaluation and Supervision of implementation of agricultural projects... upto commercial production then follow up of performance of the project..