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Dec 28 2008

Algerian exhibition leaves a sweet taste

Sunday, Dec 28, 2008

 Abu Dhabi: An Algerian woman selling traditional sweets at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi was surprised to receive Emirati customers from Sharjah.

"I was very happy when my Algerian friends in Abu Dhabi told me that they came from a northern emirate... 150 kilometres away", said Boukerdous who was in the capital for a week long exhibition.

"The Emiratis said they had heard about the taste of Algerian sweets", she said.

Abu Dhabi residents from all countries enjoyed the beauty of Algerian traditional handicrafts at the exhibition held at Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society in Mina, which ended on Saturday.

Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, opened the exhibition last week .

Boukerdous was one of six women who came from Algeria with a 20 member team.

"I gave the samples of my sweets to all customers and it worked. Whoever tasted the samples made bulk purchases", she said.

She said almost her entire stock was finished.

"Most of the Algerian women are trying to find self employment with their craftsmanship", said the woman who prepares her products at her home.

"I had visited Syria also earlier for a similar exhibition", said Boukerdous.

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