All Middle East articles – Page 42
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ArticleKingdom eases Saudisation plan
Saudi Arabia’s programme to limit the proportion of expat workers in the kingdom has been postponed following criticism from businesses
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ArticleMiddle East takes larger share of Chile apple exports
South American country's apple shipments at lowest level in eight years following 42 per cent dip in volume sent to Europe
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ArticlePanama disease detections made
Tropical Race 4 strain of Fusarium oxysporum has reportedly spread to Pakistan and Lebanon
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ArticleDubai rules out Ramadan rise
Traders have agreed with Dubai’s ministry of economy to increase imports of key items to keep prices stable
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ArticleSpar launches stores in Lebanon
The Dutch retailer is expanding in the Lebanese market, having just opened two new stores, with a further two due later in the year
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ArticleIsrael eases Gaza restrictions
Vegetables produced in the decimated Gaza Strip are set to be permitted entry into Israel for the first time since the election of Hamas
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ArticlePico shows Indian ambition
The Egyptian company sees promise in India for its oranges, stonefruit and grapes, not least due to the development of the country's retail sector
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ArticleIran seeks trade deal with India
Iran’s Trade Promotion Organisation has urged India to lower import tariffs as part of a preferential trade agreement
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ArticleWholesaler's liquidation is ‘major casualty’
Around 150 wholesalers and importers owed over £2 million after Spitalfields wholesaler Nartek entered liquidation
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ArticleAragón courts Middle East
Delegation of Middle Eastern importers invited to visit the Spanish region ahead of the new production season
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ArticleUAE key target for Brazilian fruit
Brazilian associations Abrafrutas and Apex-Brasil have teamed up to promote the country's fruit in eight target markets, including the UAE
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ArticleSaudi gets behind organic sector
The organic farming sector is ready to grow in Saudi Arabia, according to the kingdom's deputy minister of agriculture
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ArticleBlack market springs up in Jeddah
The Saudi city has seen the sudden emergence of a black market for fresh produce after expatriate traders were barred from the central market
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ArticleVal Venosta: more marketing in new markets
Italian apple brand will be promoted to consumers in the Middle East and North Africa more actively this season
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ArticleUASC expands in South America
Shipping line takes next step in South American expansion plan, strengthening relationship with local agency partner Ultramar
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ArticleLebanese market gets revival
Merchants have welcomed the restoration of Souq al-Khoudar market, which was left in tatters after fierce fighting in Tripoli
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ArticleJordanian exports on the up
Fruit and vegetable exports from Jordan rose sharply last year, as the government seeks alternatives to war-torn Syria and Iraq
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ArticleRetailers help soften Russia blow
CHANGING MARKETS: Polish company Genesis Fresh says support of European buyers over the past few months, in response to the Russian import ban, has been impressive
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ArticlePico plans major expansion
The Egyptian producer-exporter has announced an increase in grape and stonefruit production alongside plans for further development of its product portfolio
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ArticleTurkey targets Asia and Gulf
The recent focus on Asia from both Turkish exporters and the Turkish government shows the market’s growing importance, but the Middle East remains crucial