date:Oct 30, 2013
, representing in excess of 30 Irish food, drink and agri-service companies.
In 2012, Irish food and drink exports to the Middle East were valued at 275 million, with the Gulf States (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait Bahrain) accounting for 70% or 192 million. Bord Bia estimates Irish food and drink exports to the Middle East could double to exceed 500 million this decade. The new office, which is likely to be located alongside other Irish development agencies based in the market, will