Confectionery giant Mars Inc has opened a US$40m chocolate factory in Dubai.The new facility will produce Mars and Snickers bars for the Gulf markets.

Mars said the investment reflects the company’s “long-term commitment” to the region, with the creation of new jobs and an expansion of local resources. Speaking at the opening, Ahmed Bayoumi, general manager of Mars GCC, said: “We are pleased that consumer demand in the Middle East has and continues to generate opportunities for sta...