Middle East news archive – Page 54
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Egypt feels the heat
The UK has been a key market for the Egyptian fresh produce sector for a number of years. However, as shippers feel the effects of the weak sterling, Doris Lee Butterworth asks producers what they are doing to remain competitive in the marketplace.
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Maersk Line reveals Asia-Europe changes
Alterations aim to offer more direct port coverage and enhanced product reliability, according to the group
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Emirates plots African expansion
The airfreight group is following its new South African route by announcing flights to Angola
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Dubai fairs enjoy success
IPM and WOP took place on a combined stage in Dubai this year, attracting 3,600 trade visitors from 63 countries
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Crops in the clouds for Dubai?
A new design by Italian architects has given Dubai hope of becoming more self-sufficient for agricultural crops
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Saudi Arabia eyes up Philippines
The oil-rich Gulf country has revealed its intention to develop fruit plantations in the Philippines
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Asia-West Africa changes for Maersk
The latest in a series of service changes sees a new rotation on the group's FEW1 route
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Sweeping changes for Maersk services
The shipping group has announced a number of alterations to its Asia-Europe network
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Spinneys 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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Emirates 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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Israeli 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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Agrexco 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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Pomegranates usurp Afghan poppies
Pomegranates are replacing opium poppies in Afghanistan as part of a US initiative
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Origin 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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Blue 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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Maersk 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"