Saudi Arabia to prevent EU pork-fed fish from entry

Jeddah, Asharq Al-Awsat—Not long after the European horse meat scandal shocked the world, the European commission has approved a decision to feed fish with processed animal proteins (PAPs)—including pork—as an alternative to more traditional feeds. Concerned Saudi Arabian authorities have rushed to implement measures ensuring that pork-fed fish are not imported into the country. Dr. Nasser Al-Tuwaim, chairman of the Saudi Consumer Protection Association (CPA) told Asharq Al-Aw...

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Bahraini Transport Minister on the Economy, Gulf Air, and Formula 1

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Kamal bin Ahmed is the Bahraini minister of transportation and acting chief executive of the Economic Development Board. While visiting London, he spoke with Asharq Al-Awsat about recent economic developments in the country, among other issues such as this year's Bahraini Formula 1 Grand Prix. He also discussed the latest restructuring of Gulf Air, which involved dismissing staff. Like many oil-producing countries in the Gulf, much of Bahrain’s economic activit...

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