United Arab Emirates

World Meat Congress 2020 open for registrations

03-Mar-2020 By Aidan Fortune

The World Meat Congress 2020 is just over three months away, with key topics set to be debated at the event.

Disrupting the meat industry: Global Food Industries ready to launch plant-based burgers

09-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

UAE food firm Global Food Industries (GFI) has announced plans to launch its plant-based ‘not-chicken and not-beef burgers’ in November.

Brazilian envoy visits Middle East to improve trade

13-Sep-2019 By Aidan Fortune

In an effort to expand trade links with the Middle East, Brazilian Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Minister Tereza Cristina has embarked on an extensive tour of the region.

Ban on live sheep export to Middle East extended due to heat stress risk

27-Aug-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

The ban on exporting live sheep from Australia to the Middle East has been extended to September 22, due to the risk of heat stress, Australia’s Department of Agriculture announced.

Brazil beef exports to UAE boom

26-Jul-2019 By Paul Cochrane

Brazilian beef exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw an increase of 439.84% year-on-year in the first half of 2019, according to figures issued by the Dubai-based Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.

Abattoir construction begins in Sharjah

23-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Work has begun on a new AED18m abattoir in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Mobile slaughterhouse launched for Eid Al Adha

23-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The Sharjah Municipality in the United Arab Emirates has launched a mobile slaughterhouse facility ahead of Eid Al Adha.

JBS targets Arab market with Seara range

15-Feb-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Processor JBS is hoping to unlock the potential of the growing Arab market with a strong presence at this year’s Gulfood show in Dubai.

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Halal Food Authority CEO to step down

31-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The chief executive officer of the Halal Food Authority (HFA), Saqib Mohammed, is to step down from the role.

Ishida to showcase at Gulfood Manufacturing

24-Sep-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Equipment supplier Ishida Europe is to showcase its latest solutions to this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai between 6 and 8 November.

Cobb-Vantress and Al-Watania Poultry Company sign distribution deal

07-Aug-2018 By Aidan Fortune

US poultry research company Cobb-Vantress has signed a distribution deal with leading Middle East producer Al-Watania Poultry Company for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).