Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

agricultural sector | ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English Archive 2005 -2017
Select Page
Media ID: 55300814
Caption:

File photo of cattle. Australia has banned lived cattle exports to Egypt over animal cruelty concerns. (AFP PHOTO/Juliette MICHEL)


Australia Suspends Live Cattle Exports to Egypt

Australia Suspends Live Cattle Exports to Egypt

Sydney, Reuters—Australian livestock exporters said on Saturday they were suspending live cattle exports to Egypt after a graphic video purportedly showed animal cruelty in Egyptian abattoirs and prompted Canberra to launched an investigation. Agriculture officials...
Media ID: 55293743
Caption:

Iraq Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki attends the 12th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on February 6, 2013 in Cairo (AFP PHOTO/GIANLUIGI GUERCIA)


The Iraqi Economy’s Huge Potential

The Iraqi Economy’s Huge Potential

Based on its rich natural resources and huge market potential, Iraq’s economic prospects seem promising. Its population, currently 32 million, is forecasted to increase by over 3 percent annually, which will create a larger number of future consumers. Its gross...