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Oman Business Luncheon Co-Hosted by NUSACC and OCCI

The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America’s top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently organized a business luncheon on the sidelines of the U.S. – Oman Strategic Dialogue.  Luncheon participants included senior officials from the U.S. Government and the Government of Oman, as well as business leaders … Continued

The Flowering of Agriculture and Forestry in the United Arab Emirates

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When visitors land at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, then drive to the heart of the city some 35 km (22 mi) away, they are overwhelmed by flowers, shrubs, date palms and other trees, lining both sides of the multi-lane thoroughfare.  Not many travellers, seeing all this greenery know … Continued

Bahraini Ambassador Visits Iowa to Explore Food Security Partnerships

H.E. Shaikh Abdulla AlKhalifa, First Bahraini Ambassador to Tour Iowa, Meets with Government Officials, Commodity Groups, Business Leaders, and Academics The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in partnership with the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), has just concluded a high-level food security tour in the State of Iowa.  The two-day visit … Continued

Honey Islands on the Nile

The Nile is home to a great diversity of villages and communities along the whole river, one of which being a cluster of islands that specialize in beekeeping and producing honey. Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, has been traced back to 3500 BC and continues today on the agricultural islands on the Nile River.

Hydroponics: A Solution to Growing in the Arab World

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer One defining characteristic of the Middle East is the climate. High speed winds, gut wrenching temperatures make the conditions harsh and unable to support many forms of plant life. And what comes from plants? Food! From fruits to vegetables, even nuts and legumes, many food starts from just a seed in the … Continued

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