"Jebel Ali is very important to us because it is connected to the world, " Asmar says.

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As Asmar pointed out, there is no dedicated regulatory body in the U.S. that certifies cosmetics.

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"We have dhows starting from 200 tons up to 2, 000 tons, " says Asmar, whose company handles up to 80, 000 tons of dates every year.

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The old-fashioned sailing vessels remain an integral part of trade in the emirate enabling the fast and efficient transport of dates and other foodstuffs, says Khaldoun Asmar, CEO of Barari Group.

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Asmar sees a great opportunity to create organic certified skin care products developed in the South of France for pregnant women, moms and their young offspring while also giving them a way to build a career that works for their schedules by selling its products.

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