All Middle East articles – Page 58
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ArticleSweeping changes for Maersk services
The shipping group has announced a number of alterations to its Asia-Europe network
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ArticleSpinneys to open in Qatar
Leading Middle Eastern supermarket chain Spinneys has revealed plans to open a store in Qatar in 2010
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ArticleEmirates to increase cargo capacity
The group has revealed plans to increase flights across its SkyCargo network by 14 per cent, boosting capacity in the process
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Syria attracts UAE investors
As the Syrian government takes steps to open up its economy, UAE firms are looking to enter the country’s fledgling retail sector
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DP World cautious despite growth
The terminal operator may have recorded strong growth in 2008, but the company remains wary due to the economic climate
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ArticleIsraeli growers pay price for Gaza assault
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza has started to hurt its own farmers, as international boycotting campaigns gain momentum
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ArticleAgrexco unaffected by Gaza crisis
The Israeli exporter has seen no effect on its business activities, despite the violence in Gaza and calls to boycott Israeli produce
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ArticlePomegranates usurp Afghan poppies
Pomegranates are replacing opium poppies in Afghanistan as part of a US initiative
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ArticleOrigin Oman keeps it local
In an attempt to stimulate the economy, Oman has launched a new campaign highlighting the benefits of buying locally
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ArticleBlue Moon shines in Egypt
Egyptian company Blue Moon has developed a comprehensive Arabic capacity-building programme for the supply chain in partnership with the British Retail Consortium, GlobalGAP, LEAF, and SEDEX.
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ArticleMaersk enhances services
The shipping group has altered its schedules between the Middle East, the Mediterranean and the US in order to improve reliability
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Hamburg Süd to open own agencies in Med
The group will open own agencies in southern Italy and Egypt
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New Intra Europe service for Maersk Line
The Denmark-based shipping group has unveiled a new rotation boasting "increased reliability"
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Article"Devastating year" for Turkish apple crop
Production fell dramatically this year, although major export varieties were not badly affected
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ArticleEgypt rises to festive challenge
Egyptian citrus and berry producers are adapting to changing conditions this season, as a smaller citrus crop and rising competition, coupled with the ongoing financial crisis, may bring uncertainty to the campaign’s proceedings. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleOpportunities abound in Middle East
This week's Eurofruit Middle East Congress assessed the potential for supplying fresh produce to the region
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ArticleItaly kicks off busy Dubai congress
Promotional push for Italian fresh produce at Eurofruit Middle East Congress, as new exporters from around the world turn their attention to the region
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ArticleTurkish citrus to bounce back in 2008
The USDA has forecast a production increase for lemons, tangerines and oranges in 2008
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ArticlePhilippines offers Saudis 100,000ha
Saudi investors have been offered 100,000ha for agricultural production in the Philippines’ Davao Oriental Province
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Dubai launches e-freight initiative
A new paper-free system has been adopted by Emirates in a bid to improve speed and reliability