Dr. Tharwat Al-Bataineh, a specialist in animal health, food safety, and Halal standards from the United Arab Emirates, visited Argentina at the invitation of the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) to help the meat packing industry understand the sanitary requirements of the UAE market. During her visit from December 2 to 8, she met with companies interesed in the UAE market, visited processing plants and markets, and met with key officials and organizations to discuss regulations and opportunities for trade.