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UAE Now Fifth-Largest Market for Californian Almonds

The UAE has climbed to become the fifth largest export market for Californian almonds and the domestic market continues to grow, according to The Almond Board of California.

Power Post-Paris: Is Constant Change the ‘New Normal’?

The COP21 climate talks in Paris were an important milestone in the battle to control climate change. But while the Paris Agreement is certainly an impressive demonstration of collective will, it’s important that we understand that the real work starts now.

flydubai Announces Fourth Full-Year of Profitability

flydubai has reported strong profits of US$27.4 million for 2015, partly due to a stronger second half of the year which saw an increased number of passengers travel across its network. 

Del Monte Foods Looks to Own Farms in Jordan and Saudi Arabia

Del Monte Foods is looking to own farms in Jordan and Saudi Arabia to expand its vertically integrated model aimed at established quality process control for its expanding overseas markets.

MEIF 2016 to Coincide with Middle East Insurance Outlook Report

The Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF 2016) is set to reveal cutting-edge insights on the outlook of the Middle East’s insurance industry.

Adey Steel Group Celebrates 90 Years of Growth, Despite UK Industry Decline

Family-owned business, Adey Steel Group, is expanding its team with an ongoing recruitment process and an exciting apprenticeship programme.

The Next Big Thing in Oil & Gas

Ghassan Barghouth, VP Middle East, Oil & Gas and Industrial Segments at Schneider Electric, explains how businesses can benefit from the IoT.

MEIF 2016 Gathers Powerhouses from the Region’s Industry Elite

Insurance leaders from across the Middle East have gathered at the 12th annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF 2016).

COP21 : Coming to Terms with Climate Change Targets

On 12 December, 2015, after complex and lengthy negotiations, 195 countries adopted the Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

MEIF 2016: Day Two

Oil prices, rising interest rates and geopolitical stability form the discussion on the industry’s opportunities on day two of MEIF 2016.

A Perfect Fit for Sustainable Manufacturing

A social and labour convergence project has been launched with the aim of improving working conditions in apparel manufacturing worldwide.

UK Economy Needs to Upskill to Secure Future Growth

If the right steps are taken to optimise the UK’s digital capability, GDP could experience an additional £59 billion boost by 2020.