The Damask rose is harvested in the Valley of the Roses, near the town of Kelaat M’Gouna, in the Atlas Mountains. This flower drives business in the region, being the basis for cosmetics, in addition to giving its name to hotels, its color to taxis and even having an annual festival.
The output in banned Brazilian plants accounts for 65% of the halal poultry exports from the country to Saudi Arabia. The Arab Brazilian Chamber reported it’ll collaborate in talks to reestablish the supply to the largest economy of the League of Arab States.
The country’s Ministry of Agriculture announced on Thursday, May 6, that it will implement an afforestation center in the Al-Qatraneh desert, 90 km south of Amman, the country’s capital city.
The Arab country estimates a 7% increase in fruit harvest in 2021. The major importers are Libya, France and Italy. Tunisia grows peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums and other fruits.
Brazil’s Falcafé trading company exports all over the world and is focused on the Middle East. The company buys from small farmers and has cared for the environment for over 20 years.
While large supermarket chains grew amid the pandemic, small businesses such as candy stores closed during the times of restriction. In countries with fast vaccination programs, smaller retailers like these have reopened and invested.
EuroMoney Country Risk expert Helmi Hamdi spoke during webinar hosted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber on Wednesday, May 5.
Apex-Brasil and Abimaq have renewed a partnership to continue promoting Brazilian machinery and equipment in the international market.
Amid uncertainties in the foreign market, Arab purchases of maize from Brazil fetched USD 212.5 million year to date through March, up 132%. The increase reflects a smaller availability from U.S. suppliers, as the country made deals with China.
Government authority announced this was the value invested in the sector in the first quarter.
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Titled ‘Digitalization as an Enabler for the Private Sector’, the initiative was launched by Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation. Its aim is supporting the technological progress via private investment.
The Food Tech Valley was launched on Saturday, May 1, as part of the UAE’s projects to reach food self-sufficiency. It will be home to facilities focused on developing a modern, smart, sustainable agriculture.
According to information released by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Brazilian sales to the Arab countries stepped up in the first quarter. Vaccination has boosted the markets in the region.
