All Middle East articles – Page 56
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ArticlePalestinian farms targeted by Israeli troops
Palestinian farmers have recently seen whole farms destroyed by Israeli soldiers, according to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
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ArticleBrazil ties up with Saudi Arabia
Brazil and Saudi Arabia are set to increase cooperation in order to supply the Kingdom’s food needs
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ArticleAfghan pomegranate focus increases
Moves within Afghanistan to replace opium poppies with pomegranates and saffron are gaining speed
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ArticleEmirates SkyCargo wins cargo airline prize
The Dubai-based group has picked up a number of awards at a prestigious event in London
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ArticleChinese citrus fakes stir Iran
Chinese counterfeits of an Israeli citrus brand have caused controversy in Iran
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ArticleEgypt 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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ArticleMaersk 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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ArticleEmirates plots African expansion
The airfreight group is following its new South African route by announcing flights to Angola
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ArticleDubai 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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ArticleCrops 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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ArticleSaudi Arabia eyes up Philippines
The oil-rich Gulf country has revealed its intention to develop fruit plantations in the Philippines
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ArticleAsia-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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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