Arab Asian Beverage Meeting to be held later this year. . .

The first Arab Asian Beverage Meeting (AABM) in the Middle East will be held in Dubai from December 6-8, 2009. Scheduled in conjunction with Dubai Drink Technology Expo, the meeting will focus on the latest developments and solutions in the packaging and branding of beverages, as well as recycling, reducing production cost and other issues. According to the Secretary General of the AABM, the beverage industry in the United Arab Emirates—including juice, dairy, soft drinks, liquid food, and mineral water is "witnessing a prosperous period."