Regional Office for the Near East
Agro-Industries
 

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Agro-industries provide a primary means of converting raw agricultural materials into value added products, while generating income and employment and contributing to overall economic development. They employ a range of technologies, ranging from very simple technologies such as drying of a single product, to more complex technologies such as the irradiation of formulated products.
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Recent News

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Support fishing industry, UAE government told
"05 Mar 2013"
As half of the UAE’s fishermen were forced to quit their trade for lack of governmental support and dwindling fish stocks, the Federal National Council demanded that a fund be set .... Details
UAE food industry lacks unified regulation
"03 Feb 2013"
Owners of food businesses in Dubai are calling for unified labelling and listing standard for food products to allow fair competition. .... Details
Oman : Major agro-bulk terminal planned at Sohar Port
"27 Jan 2013"
Port of Sohar has unveiled plans for the establishment of a major bulk terminal dedicated to the handling of food grains, agro commodities, sugar and other food-related bulk cargoe .... Details

Recent Events

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Regional Training Workshop on Quality Management and Value Addition for SMAEs in the MENA Region
"01 Dec 2012"
More than 50% of the food consumed in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) is imported, making it the largest food im ... Details

The First International Conference on Science, Industry , and Trade of Cotton
"02 Oct 2012"
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Press releases

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Important Links

Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division

Featured Sites

Information Network on Post-Harvest Operations 'INPhO' Rural Finance Learning Centre 'RFLC' Labour Saving Technologies Good Agricultural Practices 'GAP' Contract Farming Resource Centre

Food Losses and Waste Reduction in the Near East Region