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Arab World Wine Industry in Full Bloom

The MEMERI Economic Blog - 12/10/2007 Wines from the Arab world are experiencing something of a renaissance, with production and turnover growing and quality constantly improving - despite opposition from Islamic conservatives. "There are three factors favorable to wine consumption: money, democracy and peace. Even if the Arab world doesn't always have all three, conditions are slowly but surely becoming more favorable in the region," French wine expert Denis Dubourdieu told A Read

By: olivier | 10/06/2008 | Business Opportunities

Arab Wines Shake Off 'chateau Migraine'

Turkish Daily News Wines from the Arab world are experiencing something of a renaissance, with production and turnover growing and quality constantly improving despite opposition from Islamic conservatives. Arab countries are currently producing 146 million bottles of wine Read

By: olivier | 10/06/2008 | Business Opportunities

Arab Wine Production Set to Increase

The production of wine in Arab countries around the Mediterranean is on the increase, with Syria set to begin production within two years. According to news agency AFP, wine production and quality in Algeria, Eygpt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia is experiencing a 'renaissance' and 'blooming' following years of civil war, nationalisation and religious opposition. Read

By: olivier | 10/06/2008 | Business Opportunities

Lebanon - Saadé Wineries

Brothers venture into wine industry targeting international markets A new winery is taking shape in the Bekaa valley. Owners of Wild Discovery travel agency, Karim and Sandro Saadé have engaged in this new venture, after launching “Domaine de Bargylus” in Syria in 2004. Read

By: olivier | 10/06/2008 | Business Opportunities