ABU DHABI: The UAE is among the world's major five coffee re-exporting countries as the value of its trade in the material reaching AED 216 million in 2011 with a growth rate of 48% over 2010.
The UAE managed in placing itself among the world's producers of foods as it is an important hub located halfway between producing countries and targeted markets and enjoys large storage capacities ensuring the demands of the largest number of consumers worldwide are met, she noted. Sheikha Lubna made her remarks during a visit to a coffee factory in Abu Dhabi. Based on high competitiveness, the UAE is now attractive favorite destination for businesses from around the world, she added.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.
