Jordan’s desalination project advances
Plans to build a new desalination plant on the Gulf of Aqaba are moving forward. While critics argue that the...
Agriculture
Saudi Arabia second biggest fresh produce importer in GCC
GCC import of fresh produce represents 54 percent of the total imports of the Middle East with $2.2 billion, recent...
Irish Dairy Board to build cheese plant in Saudi Arabia
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB), the cooperative organization of farmers which owns the Kerrygold brand, is building a new cheese...
Bahrain looks outwards to boost food security
Faced with a rapidly expanding population, Bahrain is seeking investors to help strengthen its food production capabilities at home, while...
$10 billion new projects set to boost GCC fertilizer industry output by 47%
The GCC fertilizer industry’s production capacity is projected to increase by 47 per cent to 46.6 million tons from 2012...
Food industry in GCC set for expansion, growth and new opportunities
The current foreseeable challenge that lies on the horizon for nations around the world is limited arable land and acute...
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority allocates $200 million to monitor food standards
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has allocated SR750 million ($200 million) a year to ensure imported food meets...
Saudi Arabia major player in world water market
Saudi Arabia has solidified its place as a major player in the world water market as the pressure on the...
124 cloud seeding operations in the UAE
Al Ain As rain pelted the United Arab Emirates in early September, residents marveled at the rare sight of dark...
GCC fertilizer industry growing
A rapidly growing global population and planned capacity expansions are the key drivers for sustained growth for the GCC's fertilizer...
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