Middle East news archive – Page 53
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ArticleEmirates strengthens Brazilian links
International airline launches new freight service to meet increasing demand on UAE-Brazil trade route
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ArticleEurofruit Congress Middle East begins
The Middle East's only fresh produce conference and networking event takes place in Dubai from 1-3 November 2010
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ArticleIran offers hope for banana exporters
Prospect of ban on banana imports being lifted said to be improving as government offers the Philippines new assurances
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ArticleJordan regains access to Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian government has reportedly said it will allow Jordanian fruit and vegetables entry into the market
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ArticleEmirates to up Saudi service
The Dubai-based airline is set to increase its service to Saudi Arabia, as trade between the two Arab nations grows
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ArticleBarloworld makes new appointment
Logistics service provider Barloworld Logistics has announced the appointment of Sean Bradley as Middle East MD
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ArticleEgypt suffers price hikes
Vegetable prices in Egypt are soaring, but PM Ahmed Nazif has said that they are "outside the government's control"
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ArticleDubai congress edges closer
Eurofruit Congress Middle East has confirmed several key industry figures as speakers at the November event
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ArticleConfusion surrounds Iran produce ban
Numerous reports have detailed Iran’s ban on Philippine bananas, but conflicting stories are circulating about a ban on other produce
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ArticleLebanese apple growers face glut
The surplus in apple production in Lebanon is forcing many growers to consider destroying the excess
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ArticleFPC concerns over additional checks
The Fresh Produce Consortium fears additional checks on 'high risk' Egyptian products will have major ramifications
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ArticleVital discussions at Middle East event
Dubai is gearing up for this year's Eurofruit Congress Middle East, which takes place on 1-3 November 2010
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ArticleDP World rises to third spot
Dubai Port World has become the world's third largest ports operator, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants
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ArticleWaitrose plans Palm Jumeirah store
The UK supermarket chain is looking to open a new store at Dubai's Palm Jumeirah resort in April 2011
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ArticleIran sanctions could hurt trade with UAE
One business leader based in Dubai has warned of the impact of sanctions against Iran on trade with the United Arab Emirates
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ArticleDP World reveals "encouraging" results
Throughput, revenue and net profit increase as container volumes return to growth through the first half of 2010
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ArticleFears rise over Egyptian produce
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has raised concerns with the Food Standards Agency and the European Commission regarding the inclusion of products under new regulations on “high risk” produce.
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ArticleHotel occupancy rises in Qatar
The Middle East country has seen a rise in its hotel occupancy rate, spelling good news for suppliers to the foodservice sector
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ArticleWork to begin on new Abu Dhabi port
Following the award of the construction contract, work is now set to commence on Abu Dhabi's new port
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ArticleDP World reports upsurge
The Dubai-based port operator has announced a significant increase in traffic for the first half of 2010