Packaging MEA Business Editor Kaunain Shahidi shares his views on the Middle East and Africa regional industry trends and what the future holds, with Covid-19 as a backdrop. Though the adage “Change is the only constant” might be true for many as per their perception and life experiences, there are many in the Middle …
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Al-Medan Project Factory for Carton, one of the leading corrugated packaging producers in Saudi Arabia invested in a new 2.5m doublewall corrugator and two new flexo converting lines for its latest phase of the expansion. The company produces a wide range of corrugated packaging solutions for customers throughout the Arabian Peninsula, as well as …
Diversification over the decades and an effective coronavirus response last year accounts for the country’s past and present successes The UAE economy has expanded 57 times in the past five decades, rising from AED6.5billion to about ED353.9bn in 2020. In 2021, gross domestic product is expected to swell to AED373.15bn, as per International Monetary Fund …
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With more than 12 months since the advent of the Covid 19 pandemic, and as the Middle East begins a slow return to normal, the organisation behind Earth Day is imploring people around the world not to return to ‘business as usual’ when it comes to our sustainable living and working practices. Running annually …
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Plastic production has accelerated in recent years and is forecast to reach 600million tonnes by 2030. Most of this is not biodegradable, and 30-50% is produced for single-use applications. Plastic waste has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years. Biodegradable plastics and better recycling strategies are two promising approaches to address this. …
To stimulate consumer and shopper response to cause marketing, brand owners are increasingly turning to package design writes Doaa bin Thabit, Contributing Editor, Packaging MEA Do good to do well” is becoming the motto for a growing number of consumer-packaged goods companies and the way that businesses express their social responsibility. Thus, cause-related marketing …
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Virtual shows are a necessity for now, but our industry depends on trade fairs. Packaging MEA Chief Editor Ben Daniel looks at the realities and possibilities of the live events scene returning vs. digital events. The coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every country and most major industries. Packaging is no exception. Many live events …
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Romeo Bandini, general manager at iPack AbuDhabi, explains to Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel how an expert team and cutting edge technology helped iPack accomplish record production numbers. Following a very thorough due diligence that took a few years to complete, construction of the ipack factory started in February 2016, after only 16 …
Apple Apple chief executive Tim Cook has announced plans for the company to design and make a million face shields a week for medical professionals, in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. The face shields, unlike most Apple products, cannot be bought. They’re being donated to those who need them – but a tutorial has …
SIG Combibloc has recognised the Middle East needs to do more when it comes to sustainable approaches, and is determined to lead by example, with a range of exciting new products that dramatically reduce the carbon footprint at the same time as offering both customers and consumers attractive alternatives. As consumers and industry alike move …
