Non-oil trade between UAE, Australia up 17.4% y-on-y in 2019

Aluminium, as well as fresh and chilled meat, topped the list of commodities imported by the UAE from Australia

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UAE’s non-oil trade totals Dhs1.603 trillion in 2019

The UAE’s non-oil trade in 2019 grew 4.4 per cent from Dhs1.536 trillion in 2018

Covid-19 impact on GCC trade: How are the regional supply chains faring?

As a key international trading partner, how is the region protecting its supply chain during the current crisis?

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JAFZA conducts massive disinfection across all facilities

The move is in line with Dubai government’s directive for private sector businesses to operate at full capacity

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Abu Dhabi temporarily bans exports of iron scrap, waste paper and cardboards

The decision is applicable for a period of four months starting May 15, 2020

Abu Dhabi Ports launches new feeder service to boost trade

SAFEEN FEEDERS will introduce a feeder service linking Abu Dhabi to ports serving the UAE, the wider Gulf region and the Indian subcontinent

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Kizad to build largest truck plaza in the Middle East

The plaza, which will offer refueling and recreational facilities, will cover an area of more than 87,000 square metres

UAE’s DP World partners with TradeLens to digitise supply chains

DP World aims to connect all of its 82 marine and inland container terminals, as well as feeder companies and logistics divisions with TradeLens

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Facebook, Instagram unveil ‘Shops’ platform to facilitate e-commerce

The new product will be introduced this summer in the US, and will be subsequently rolled out in other markets worldwide

Saudi Arabia boosts food spending at home and abroad to secure supply

Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the kingdom introduced two initiatives worth $665m to support farmers and facilitate food imports

Abu Dhabi Airports handled over 1,800 weekly cargo flights in March

The airport processed 7,315 cargo flights in March

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Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi announces stimulus package for SMEs

Approximately 98 per cent of companies in Abu Dhabi are SMEs, contributing 29 per cent of the emirate’s GDP and 44 per cent of its non-oil economy

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Emirates SkyCargo operates nearly 100 daily flights to 65 cities worldwide from UAE

It is using the Emirates passenger fleet to transport cargo in the overhead bins and and on the seats, in addition to the belly of the aircraft

Dubai’s Q1 2020 external trade reaches Dhs323bn with China as largest trading partner

Customs transactions in Dubai reach 4 million in Q1 2020, up 60 per cent year-on-year

Abu Dhabi Customs launches economic stimulus package to support importers

A self-clearance service will allow companies to clear shipments themselves without resorting to customs brokers

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British Business Group in the UAE launches new website to support companies

Nearly 65 per cent of British Business Group members say they need more clarity on the UAE government schemes available to them

Abu Dhabi mall employees to be tested for Covid-19; new guidelines for customers visiting shopping centres

The testing of the employees would be carried out in coordination with the Department of Health (DoH)

Dubai reduces instant licence fee by over 90 per cent to Dhs250

For existing licence holders, the new fee will apply at the time of renewals

Abu Dhabi’s main refinery makes China sales push after servicing

Prior to the pandemic, the plant had been mostly targeting Europe for sales of low-sulfur diesel and jet fuel

DAFZA announces incentives to support freezone companies

DAFZA will also cancel fines issued to companies

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UAE’s DP World launches digital platform to move global trade online

It has also created Digital Freight Alliance, an online association that brings freight forwarders globally onto one platform

UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment expedites food import services

The move will facilitate a continued food supply in the lead to the month of Ramadan

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Dubai World Trade Centre announces new measures to support businesses

A full refund will be offered to exhibitors on cancelled events and where a new schedule is not feasible for the participants

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DP World launches online marketplace to support artisans and small businesses during Ramadan

Sellers can register on manasah.com for free

Dubai’s DIFC offers three-month rent waiver to retailers

From April to June 2020, retailers of all types based in Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District will not be required to pay basic rent

Saudi Ports Authority, Saudi Global Ports sign mega BOT agreement

The agreement will create more than 4,000 job opportunities in the port and logistics sector

Ajman Crown Prince postpones all business fines; announces new economic incentives

The new economic stimulus package provides relief to businesses operating across foreign trade, customs, tourism and real estate sectors

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Talabat now offers 24×7 grocery delivery service in Dubai

The company said that it fulfils deliveries within an hour and offers groceries at hypermarket prices

UAE port operator Gulftainer prioritises incoming shipments of medical supplies

The interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ by the UAE-based company is part of its efforts to aid in the country’s Covid-19 response

Dubai launches website to track cost of essential products, protect consumers

Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself