Cairo, April 19 -- Nearly 100 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have been airlifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Lulu Group International, marking a new step in expanding the presence of Vietnamese farm produce in the Middle East market.

Lulu chartered a flight on April 18 to transport more than 98 tonnes of high-quality produce from southern Vietnam, including lime, dragon fruit, pomelo and jackfruit. This is the first time the group has opted for air freight to import agricultural products from Vietnam, amid ongoing disruptions to logistics in the Middle East.

Upon arrival, the products will be distributed across the UAE and the wider region through Lulu's extensive supermarket network.

Truong Xuan Trung, Fir...