The partnering and support is in place and the project is moving ahead and on schedule in Dubai

Flowers brighten up Rungis’ nocturnal operation; The Eiffel Tower at night; The Eiffel Tower taken from Pont Alexandre III. Amidst the enveloping darkness, the bright bluesky light of Dubai yesterday morning seems a distant memory. Yet links between both food-loving cities are growing.

Semmaris has signed a licensing agreement to develop a food hub in Dubai.“The partnering and support is in place and the project is moving ahead and on schedule,” according to a spokesman. “Meetings are planning with our partners in the coming weeks and more information will be provided during the first quarter.”

Rungis will lead the development of the supply chain and infrastructure while Azdan Investment will handle regional tie-ups and manage the project for Rungis while Sidra Capital is arranging the deal,

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