The following are success stories of some of our projects.
Dubai is an important hub for travel and trade within and into the Middle East and central Asia. The Al Aweer fresh fruit and vegetable market on the outskirts of Dubai city was designed to serve the market throughout the Emirates while drawing produce from around the world. Al Aweer caters to an up-market clientele and so offers the trader …
Afghan trader Mustafa of Omad Bahar Fruits Processing Ltd., through the assistance of USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives, Chemonics International/Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative – South and FAF Developments, has successfully shipped 25 tons of local Afghan-produced pomegranates to the United Arab Emirates. The fruit were sold in several prominent retail supermarkets where they were well received and commanded a high price.
The Afghandab farmers have demonstrated their buy-in and commitment to their land, their communities and the industry by embracing the principles presented them by the candid conversations held and the extensive training provided to them. The overall goal of stability is well served by this commitment and is sustainable through these continued efforts.