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RD/TPR/631*

31 May 2016Page: 1/92

Trade Policy Review Body Original: English/anglais/inglés

UNOFFICIAL ROOM DOCUMENT1

TRADE POLICY REVIEW OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

1 AND 3 JUNE 2016

REPLIES TO ADVANCE WRITTEN QUESTIONS

Organe d'examen des politiques commerciales

DOCUMENT DE SÉANCE NON OFFICIEL1


1 AND 3 JUNE 2016


Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales

DOCUMENTO DE SALA NO OFICIAL1


1 AND 3 JUNE 2016


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1* In Original language only/En langue originale seulement/En el idioma original solamente.? Documents issued in the RD series are not official WTO documents. They usually appear in their

language of submission and will not be translated systematically into the working languages of the WTO. They are intended for use in WTO meeting rooms and are attributed an unofficial symbol for archiving purposes only.

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Los documentos de la serie RD no son documentos oficiales de la OMC. Por lo general se distribuyen en el idioma en que han sido presentados y no se traducen sistemáticamente a los idiomas de trabajo de la Organización. Se distribuyen para su uso en las salas de reunión de la OMC y se les asigna una signatura no oficial a efectos de archivo únicamente.

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BRAZIL

Secretariat Report

1) Can the EAU provide an update on the implementation of the 2014 Gulf Cooperation Council Guide for Control on Imported Foods, notified to the SPS Committee in documents G/SPS/N/ARE/22 and Add. 1?”

The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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CHINA

Part I. Questions based on Report by the Secretariat (WT/TPR/S/338)Page 8, Para 1616. The decline in oil prices since 2014 affected the UAE, with revenues and export receipts falling. However, due to its successful diversification strategy, the UAE is managing to weather the storm while maintaining growth and investment. The UAE continues to pursue a strategy of diversification concentrating of high technology sector and high growth sectors such as the Islamic economy. To be able to benefit fully from its efforts the UAE may need to speed up reforms such as the full implementation of the Competition Policy Law, easing of restrictions on foreign investment including the requirement of majority ownership by UAE nationals and further improving the business environment.According to China’s information, the following kinds of investment restrictions exist in the UAE:1. According to the provisions of the Business Companies Act of the UAE, more than one of the stockholders of the foreign investment companies outside of the free trade zone shall be citizens of the UAE and they should hold more than 51% of the company’s shares. However, the cooperative parties can reach an agreement of not sharing the profits by their capital share ratio. In addition, the foreign shareholding of the representative offices and branches of the foreign companies can reach 100 %, but a guarantor of the UAE nationality shall be hired.

2. The Business Companies Act also stipulates that the representative offices and branches of foreign companies are not allowed to operate any specific business or carry out marketing of any form. However, they can promote the products or service of the parent companies to facilitate the deal between the parent companies and the clients in the UAE. The branches of the project contracting enterprises are only allowed to carry out the subcontracting business.

3. According to the laws of the UAE, only the citizens of the UAE or the business entities fully owned by the citizens of the UAE are allowed to provide the following services: business agent, real estate service, automobile lease service, agriculture, hunting and forestry service including veterinary drug, fishery service, human resource service, road transportation service, investigation and security service.

4. According to the laws of the UAE, foreign companies are not allowed to own the land in the UAE, which greatly weakens the investment enthusiasm of foreign investors and restricts the long-term investment especially.

5. Petrochemical, hydroelectric and natural gas industries are owned and managed by the emirates and the investment projects in the fields involved by foreign merchants are generally controlled by the government.

Question 1

Does the UAE have any plan for liberalizing the above restrictions? If so, please introduce the plan and its expected timetable.The UAE is continuously introducing, upgrading and amending its laws and regulations when there is a need with a special focus on economic, trade and investment areas. This includes some areas mentioned above either on the multilateral level (UAE submitted its services conditional offer under the DDA) or at the regional and bilateral levels ( Free Trade Agreements negotiations ) .

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COSTA RICA

Secretariat Report

1) Can the UAE confirm if, apart from the customs duties and charges related to legalization of documents, there are any value-added taxes charged on imports?Currently there are no value added taxes charged on imports.

2) Can UAE please provide more detail on the specific documents or information that importers need to submit in order to get this import license?

The Trade activity in Alcoholic beverages is a categorized as a touristic activity, and it is licensed through Tourism Authority. The licenses are issued for the hotel restaurants. As for the pork meat, there is no specific category for this and it does fall under the meat trading activity. It only requires a permission from food and drug department and the police to open a section in the store for selling the pork meat for the non-Muslims. The issue of the permission might vary of the source of issuance between the Emirates that some might be issued from the municipality or so.

3) Can UAE please provide more information about when this guideline will become mandatory? After this date, will it be mandatory for all countries?

The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council.

4) Can UAE please provide more detail and information about these agreements? Also can UAE indicate if this information is available to the public and how to obtain it?

These memorandums of understandings are of a general framework nature with a view to strengthen cooperation to facilitate cooperation and future trade for the interest of the parties on various aspects including; sustainability, researches, exchange of information and trades. That memorandum of understandings should be available upon request through the official channels.

Government Report

5) Can UAE give further detail on the approach they are giving in all constituent emirates to address renewable energy options? Can the UAE please explain if there have been actions taken to address fossil fuel subsidies, particularly under the current global context of oil prices?

The UAE is committed to fuel subsidy reform and introduced many initiatives on renewable energy and attaches strong emphasis on the sustainable development goals of the UN.UAE will take into consideration to study the communique of the fossil fuel subsidy reform in coordination with the various stakeholders at the domestic level.

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HONG KONG, CHINA

Secretariat Report

1) Can UAE update Members whether the thresholds have been issued, and if not, when. Please also explain the considerations involved in determining the thresholds.

de minimis exemption for restrictive agreements

The key consideration for determining a Minimis exemption for the restrictive agreements is to rationalize the efforts provided by the Ministry of economy in controlling and monitoring this kind of agreements and to ensure optimal use of its resources in fulfilling this mission. The aim is to concentrate on the cases that would substantially prevent, restrict or distort the competition. To do so, a threshold will be determined, and the cases/agreements representing a market share that is beneath this threshold will not be considered, as they constitute a level of risk that is too small to be concerned with.

Market share thresholds for dominant position and economic concentration

Different legislations of other countries or regional groupings, including but not limited to the EU and Singapore, have been taken as a reference point in determining these thresholds.

According to the cabinet resolution no. 13 of 2016 the percentage of economic concentration and the dominant position have been set as 40% and for weak effect agreements 10%.

2) Besides “Emirati-owned small and medium enterprises”, “Emirati entrepreneurs” and “Emirati business owners”, would the support measures under the SME Law benefit SMEs that are partly or fully foreign owned? For clarity, could UAE advise on the official definition of ‘SME’?

1- The UAE Law intentionally chose to keep the SME definition out of the texts of the law and to be issued by the Cabinet so that the SME definition can be always appropriate and responsive to the market. Yet, the SME Law has identified three internationally recognized criteria upon which the SME definition is made:

a. Number of Employees/workersb. Annual turnoverc. Capital

2- Just like every country in the world, the UAE has provided incentives and stimulus to its own citizens in order to compete in wining procurement and services contracts in accordance with the tender requirements. Yet, partly or fully foreign owned SMEs can benefit greatly from the SME law and the incentives given to UAE citizens by forging a joint venture with SME companies or via the subcontract system whereby they can become direct suppliers of goods and services to the UAE entrepreneur.

3- The SME Definition has completed all the process on the federal and local levels and has been submitted to the Cabinet and will be issued at any time now.

3) Are there general statistics on the distribution/ proportion of companies with local (UAE/ GCC) ownership and foreign (other than local) ownership operating in free zones? If yes, could UAE share the statistics with us?

As collective numbers with proportions this data is not available at the time , however the following links will provide the data at each Emirate level:

Federal Competitiveness and Statistics authority http://www.fcsa.gov.ae/.Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre http://www.scad.ae/.Dubai Statistics Centre http://www.dsc.gov.ae/.Ministry of finance (statistic on economic activities on licenses issued for GCC nationals) http://www.mof.gov.ae/.For numbers of companies in free zones please refer to each free zone website. http://www.uaefreezones.com/.(Attach a copy of statistics from Jafza on the ownership operating in Jafza).

http://www.uaefreezones.com/

http://www.mof.gov.ae/

http://www.dsc.gov.ae/

http://www.scad.ae/

http://www.fcsa.gov.ae/

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4) Are the requirements for domestic and foreign banks different under the new regulations? If so, what factors has the Central Bank taken into account in imposing the different requirements on domestic and foreign banks? Furthermore, would the industry be provided with transitional period or assistance for adjustment under the new regulations?

Domestic and foreign banks are treated the same under new regulations issued (and to be issued) by the central Bank. Where some form of proportionality is required (e.g. corporate governance structures for branches of foreign banks) then this will be taken into account provided the necessary alternative protections are in place to allow for this.

The Central Bank is undertaking full consultation with the industry on all new regulations. As part of the consultation process consideration is given as to the need for and appropriateness of, allowing for transitional arrangements to be put in place.

5) How long does it usually take for a foreign insurance company to obtain a licence to open a branch in the UAE? How many applications from foreign insurance companies are approved and rejected during the review period? Would the UAE Government consider reviewing the conditions for granting of licences and those for opening a foreign branch?

The complete application of foreign company takes usually three months

1 Licensing and registration Office maximum of 7 working days to review.2 General Director shall consider the application and make decision either by granting or rejected non complete application within maximum 7 days 3 Board of Director issue its resolution either to approve or reject the application within 60 days.4 Register the company within 30 days after approval of board of directors.

How many applications from foreign insurance companies are approved and rejected during the review period?

from 2009 to 2015Insurance Authority received 9 applications One application for foreign branch approved in 2015.

Would the UAE Government consider reviewing the conditions for granting of licenses and those for opening a foreign branch?

In this stage our main concern as Insurance Authority to adopt the New Financial Regulations that puts the UAE insurance Sector at the forefront of the Middle East with regard to adopting the latest solvency requirements similar to the European model, The Financial Regulations provide a relatively well advanced set of rules to introduce a risk based capital adequacy, provisioning and supervisory regime for insurers operating in the UAE and mark a fundamental shift in the supervision of insurers in the UAE, The detailed requirements will need time to be implemented by insurers, including those foreign branches in the UAE, over the next one to three years , in this regards no intention to change conditions of licensing & registration for opening a foreign branch till adopting all requirement of these new financial regulations.

6) Why are ground handling services for Emirates provided by its Airport Services Department instead of dnata Ground Handling Services? Does Emirates enjoy any special treatments or preferences when ground handling services are provided by its department? Is it possible for other airlines to choose their own ground handling services provider?

Dnata holds an exclusive concession to provide below-the-wing ground handling services at Dubai International Airport. All carriers, including Emirates, use Dnata for their below-the-wing ground handling needs. Emirates contracts with Dnata on arm’s length terms and Dnata does not extend any preferential treatment to Emirates vis-a-vis other carriers.

7) We would like to know if the UAE Government has any plan to liberalise and increase the participation of private sector or foreign investment in its port management. Do foreign flag vessels enjoy the same access and treatment as domestic vessels in port services?

AD Ports is open to foreign investment in ports sector either as investor or as Ports Operator.

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The foreign flag vessels do enjoy similar service levels as domestic vessels. Dubai Ports World is a public joint stock company which is listed in the financial markets provides services equally to all vessels either domestic vessels or foreign flag vessels.

Sharja port (Port Khalid, Port Khourfakkan and Port ALhamriaya) provides services equally to all vessels either domestic vessels or foreign flag vessels. Liberalisation of the participation might be considered in the future.

Government Report

8) We would like to know what programs or measures have been implemented under the two ministers so far and planned for the near future. In what way would the programmes implemented benefit the trade and investment environment of UAE?

Ministry of Tolerance

The main objective is creating a legal framework to formalize the tolerance of the society already displays, and to ensure that the policies and initiatives will provide an outstanding example to the neighbors.

Tolerance is no catchphrase, but a quality that must cherish and practice. It must be woven into the fabric of the society to safeguard future and maintain the progress made. There can be no bright future for the Middle East without an intellectual reconstruction that re-establishes the values of ideological openness, diversity, and acceptance of others’ viewpoints, whether intellectual, cultural, or religious.

That is why the government invested heavily – more than 300 billion dirhams $81.5 billion) – in establishing a focus for the UAE’s path ahead, with the aim of preparing for a diverse economy that frees future generations from dependence on the ever-fluctuating oil market. Achieving that goal requires reconsidering the legislative, administrative, and economic system fully to move away from dependence on oil. The government is building a sustainable and diverse national economy for the current and future generations.

Having a sustainable economy will give investors and traders the trust in the economy strength and they will also options to diversify their investments thus this will enhance the investment environment.

State Ministry of Happiness

The role of government is to create an environment in which people can achieve their dreams and ambitions, not to create an environment that government can control. The point is to empower people, not hold power over them. Government, in short, should nurture an environment in which people create and enjoy their own happiness.

Happiness can be measured, and its evaluation is already the subject of many programs and studies. Moreover, it can be developed and its achievement linked to material objectives. Studies have shown that happy people produce more, live longer, and drive better economic development in their communities and countries.

The happiness of individuals, families, and employees, their satisfaction with their lives and optimism for the future, are crucial to our work, which cuts across every sector of government. That is why there must be a minister to guide and follow up with all government institutions (as well as provide leadership to the private sector).

The government seeks to create a society where our people’s happiness is paramount, by sustaining an environment in which they can truly flourish. And create a formula benefits to others in the region. The formula is straightforward: national development based on core values, led by youth and focused on a future in which everyone achieves happiness.

The national programme for happiness and positivity features a host of initiatives in three major areas: The inclusion of happiness in the policies, programmes and services of all government bodies, as well as the work environment there.

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The national plan for happiness includes a host of initiatives to develop and adopt corporate models for happiness, launching a charter for happiness in all federal government bodies. It also features the development of a happiness guideline, as well as performance indices that ensure the compliance of the plans of establishments with those of the programme.

The plan proposes the transformation of government service centers into customer happiness centers, and allocating government employees to realize the happiness of customers.

Having happy employees in government entities and customer services centers will ensure proving the best services to traders and investors thus this will enhance the investment environment.

Freezone Company Name in English Company Name in Arabic

Shareholder %

ShareHolder Nationality

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority

Data Pipe International FZE داتا بايب انترناشيونال مم ح

1 Egypt


DATACORE TECHNOLOGIES FZE داتا كور تكنولوجيز - م م ح

1 Canada



1 Canada



1 Canada



1 Canada



1 Canada


DataPrime Solutions FZCO داتابرايم سوليوشنز ش م ح

2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



2 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India



3 India

Dubai Silicon DataPrime Solutions FZCO داتابرايم سوليوشنز ش 3 India

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Shareholder %


Oasis Authority م حDubai Silicon Oasis Authority


5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



5 India



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania



0 Romania


MYCFO Software Solutions FZCO مي سي اف او سوفت وير سوليوشانز ش م ح

14 India



12 India



14 India



14 India



12 India



14 India


Myriad Group AG ( جي ايه جروب مايريادفرع(


Myriad Group AG ( جي ايه جروب مايريادفرع(


Myson Tekno FZCO مايسون تكنو ش م ح 60 Pakistan







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Shareholder %



N.E.T Europe Limited ( Branch) أن.ئي.تي يورب ليمتد (فرع)


Nabbesh FZE نبش م م ح 1 Virgin Islands, British


Nabbesh FZE نبش م م ح 1 Virgin Islands, British


Nahda Al Madeena Supermarket LLC

سوبر ماركت نهضة المدينة (ش.ذ.م.م) (فرع)


Naji Minimart FZE ناجي ميني مارت م م ح 1 India


Nanotechnology Envir Middle East - FZCO

تقنيات النانو البيئية الشرق االوسط

45 Sudan




45 Sudan




45 Sudan




45 Sudan




50 Sudan




50 Sudan




50 Sudan




50 Sudan




5 Sudan




5 Sudan




5 Sudan




5 Sudan


Napoli Express FZCO نابولي اكسبريس ش م ح

5 United Arab Emirates


Napoli Express FZCO نابولي اكسبريس ش م ح

5 United Arab Emirates


NASHTARIY DOT COM ONLINE FZCO

نشتري دوت كوم اون لين - ش م ح

80 Egypt




80 Egypt




80 Egypt




80 Egypt




20 China

MFZ MOTORS SEVENTY FIVE TRADING - FZ

موتورز سيفنتي فايف للتجارة - منطقة حرة

1 France

MFZ THE STONE AND MARBLE EXCHANGE-FZ

ذا ستون اند ماربل اكس جاينج - منطقة حرة

1 India

MFZ REDDAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLC - FZ

ريدال منجمنت كونسلتينج منطقة منطقة ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.99 Finland

MFZ REDDAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLC - FZ

ريدال منجمنت كونسلتينج منطقة منطقة ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

Finland

MFZ SUMMER SOUL ACCESSORIES - FZ - سمر صول اكسسوريز منطقة حرة

1 Netherlands

MFZ SUMMER SOUL ACCESSORIES - FZ - سمر صول اكسسوريز منطقة حرة

MFZ ADVANCED IT CONSULTANCY SERVICES-FZ

ادفانسد اي تي لخدماتاإلستشارات - منطقة حرة

1 Egypt

MFZ 2 MODERN CURTAINS @ UPHOLSTERY FABRICS TRADING

مودرن لتجارة اقمشة 2الستائر والتنجيد منطقة ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.99 France

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Shareholder %


MFZ 2 MODERN CURTAINS @ UPHOLSTERY FABRICS TRADING

مودرن لتجارة اقمشة 2الستائر والتنجيد منطقة ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.01 France

MFZ SABAH P&D INTERNATIONAL LLC - FZ

صباح بي اند دي انترناشيونال ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.55 UAE



0.25 UAE



0.25 British

MFZ Gemini Realty LLC-FZ جيميني ريلتي ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.6 India

MFZ Gemini Realty LLC-FZ جيميني ريلتي ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.4 India

MFZ Viewinvest Management Consultancy

فيو انفست لإلستشارات اإلدارية - منطقة حرة

1 Lebanese

MFZ H30 Management Consultancy LLC-FZ

او لإلستشارات 3اتش اإلدارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Russian

MFZ H30 Management Consultancy LLC-FZ

او لإلستشارات 3اتش اإلدارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Russian

MFZ Sussex Associates Marketing - FZ سوسكس اسوسيتس للتسويق - منطقة حرة

1 British

MFZ Atayeb Catering LLC-FZ اطايب كيترينج ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.97 N/A


0.01 UAE


0.01 UAE


0.01 UAE

MFZ SR Building Materials Trading - FZ اس ار لتجارة المواد البناء - منطقة حرة

1 Egyptian

MFZ Itqaan Consultancy - FZ اتقان لالستشارات - منطقة حرة

1 Egyptian

MFZ Equine Property Management & Investment LLC-FZ

إدارة ممتلكات الفروسية واستثماراتها منطقة ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.34 UAE



0.33 UAE



0.33 UAE

MFZ Khazna Data Center Limited LLC Dubai Branch - FZ

خزنة داتا سنتر لميتد فرع دبى ذ.م. م - منطقة حرة

1 UAE

MFZ Khazna Data Center Limited LLC Dubai Branch - FZ

خزنة داتا سنتر لميتد فرع دبى ذ.م. م - منطقة حرة

MFZ Orbit Tech Consultancy - FZ اوربت تك لإلستشارات - منطقة حرة

1 Finland

MFZ Payway Software House LLC - FZ باي واي سوفتوير هاوس ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.2375 German


0.2375 Russian


0.2375 Russian


0.2375 Russian


0.05 Russian

MFZ Virtual Zone Electronics Trade - FZ

فيرتشوال زون اليكترونيك تريد - منطقة حرة

1 United States

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Shareholder %


MFZ La Residence Investment - FZ ال ريزيدينس لالستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 Indian

MFZ Paddino Electronics Trading LLC-FZ

بادينو لتجارة االلكترونيات ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Hungary

MFZ Paddino Electronics Trading LLC-FZ

بادينو لتجارة االلكترونيات ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Hungary

MFZ MENA Intellectual Property LLC - FZ

مينا للملكية الفكرية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Saudi

MFZ MENA Intellectual Property LLC - FZ

مينا للملكية الفكرية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Egypt

MFZ Titan Alpha Investment - FZ تيتان الفا إلستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 UAE

MFZ Titan Beta Investment - FZ تيتان بيتا لإلستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 UAE

MFZ Goumbook Consulting - FZ جومبوك كونسلتينج - منطقة حرة

1 Italy

MFZ GV Consultancy - FZ جي في لالستشارات - منطقة حرة

1 Bulgaria

MFZ AJS & Associates Textile Trading LLC - FZ

ايه جيه اس و شركاه لتجارة االقمشه ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Pakistani

MFZ AJS & Associates Textile Trading LLC - FZ

ايه جيه اس و شركاه لتجارة االقمشه ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Pakistani

MFZ Trikona Water Treatment Equipment Trading LLC - FZ

تريكونا لتجارة معدات معالجة المياه ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.9 Indian

MFZ Trikona Water Treatment Equipment Trading LLC - FZ

تريكونا لتجارة معدات معالجة المياه ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.1 Indian

MFZ Eyeshift Human Resources Consultancies - FZ

ايشيفت الستشارات الموارد البشرية - منطقة حرة

1 Dutch

MFZ Commcap Management Consultancy - FZ

كومكاب لالستشارات االدارية - منطقة حرة

1 Irish

MFZ Acuity Consulting LLC-FZ اكويتي لإلستشارات ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Pakistani

MFZ Acuity Consulting LLC-FZ اكويتي لإلستشارات ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Pakistani

MFZ Archimedes Alpha Investment - FZ

ارشيمدس الفا لالستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 N/A

MFZ Archimedes Beta Investment - FZ ارشيمدس بيتا لالستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 N/A

MFZ Golden Opportunity Investment LLC-FZ

جولدن ابورتشونيتي لالستثمار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.6 UAE

MFZ Golden Opportunity Investment LLC-FZ

جولدن ابورتشونيتي لالستثمار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.4 Jordanian

MFZ Ultisol for Building & Construction Materials Trading LLC-FZ

التيسول لتجارة مواد البناء ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Jordanian

MFZ Ultisol for Building & Construction Materials Trading LLC-FZ

التيسول لتجارة مواد البناء ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Jordanian

MFZ Arloid Real Estate Development LLC-FZ

ارلويد للتطوير العقاري ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.1 N/A



0.1 Jordanian



0.8 UAE

MFZ Pourquoi Pas Marketing Management - FZ

بور كوي باس ما ركيتنج منجمنت - منطقة حرة

1 French

MFZ Homeland Real Estate Broker LLC-FZ

هوم الند للوساطة العقارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.99 UAE

MFZ Homeland Real Estate Broker LLC-FZ

هوم الند للوساطة العقارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.01 UAE

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Shareholder %


MFZ Side Management Consultancy LLC - FZ

سايد لالستشارات االدراية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.51 Germany

MFZ Side Management Consultancy LLC - FZ

سايد لالستشارات االدراية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.49 Germany

MFZ Opportunity Network - FZ اوبورتشونيتي نتوورك - منطقة حرة

1 British

MFZ UV Consultants LLC-FZ يو في كونسلتنتس ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Indian

MFZ UV Consultants LLC-FZ يو في كونسلتنتس ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Indian

MFZ EME Machinery Spare Parts Trading - FZ

اي ام اي لتجارة قطع غيار االالت - منطقة حرة

1 British

MFZ Implement Management Consultancy - FZ

امبليمنت لالستشارات االدارية - منطقة حرة

1 South African

MFZ Implement Management Consultancy - FZ

امبليمنت لالستشارات االدارية - منطقة حرة

MFZ Voyager Automobile Trading - FZ فوياجر لتجارة السيارات - منطقة حرة

1 Syria

MFZ Fight Globe Event Management LLC-FZ

فايت جلوبي ايفينت منجمنت ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.6 Dutch

MFZ Fight Globe Event Management LLC-FZ

فايت جلوبي ايفينت منجمنت ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.4 UAE

MFZ Bonbona Food Trading LLC-FZ بلوسوم ستار لألعمال الكهروميكانيكية ش.ذ.م.م

1 Syrian

MFZ Matthew Logistics Consultancy - FZ

ماثيو لوجيستكس كونسلتنسي - منطقة حرة

1 United States

MFZ Bond Turnkey Project Contracting - FZ

بوند لتعهدات و تجهيز المنشآت العامة - منطقة حرة

1 British

MFZ LH Management Consultancy - FZ أل اتش لإلستشارات اإلدارية منطقة - منطقة حرة

1 Jordanian

MFZ Desert Venture Management Consultancy - FZ

ديزرت فينشرز لالستشارات اإلدارية منطقة - منطقة حرة

1 Emirati

MFZ Aysel Management Consultancies - FZ

ايسل لإلستشارات اإلدارية - منطقة حرة

1 Syrian

MFZ Jomaco Management Consultancy LLC-FZ

جوماكو لالستشارات اإلدارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Canadian

MFZ Jomaco Management Consultancy LLC-FZ

جوماكو لالستشارات اإلدارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 Canadian

MFZ Sapphire Investment Middle East - FZ

سافير انفيستمنت ميدل ايست - منطقة حرة

1 Azerbaijani

MFZ Talent Boutique HR Consultancy - FZ

تالينت بوتيك اتش ار لإلستشارات - منطقة حرة

1 New Zealand

MFZ Integrated Marketing Services - FZ

انتجريتد للخدمات التسويق - منطقة حرة

1 Pakistani

MFZ Green Heights Real Estate Development - FZ

جرين هايتس للتطوير العقاري - منطقة حرة

1 Canadian

MFZ Viewinvest Oil Trading - FZ فيوانفيست لتجارة النفط - منطقة حرة

1 Lebanese

MFZ Viewinvest Oil Trading - FZ فيوانفيست لتجارة النفط - منطقة حرة

MFZ Cruet Cooking Consultant - FZ كرويت الستشارات الطبخ - منطقة حرة

1 Czech Republic

MFZ Sirius Marketing Management LLC-FZ

سيريوس إلدارة التسويقية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 India

MFZ Sirius Marketing Management LLC-FZ

سيريوس إلدارة التسويقية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.5 India

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MFZ Oydan Marketing Management - FZ

اويدان لإلدارة التسويقية - منطقة حرة

1 Switzerland

MFZ Spectre Aviation Consultants-FZ اسبكتر إلستشارات الطيران - منطقة حرة

1 Australia

MFZ Direct Computer Equipment Requisites Trading - FZ

دايركت لتجارة األجهزة الحاسب األلي و لوازمه - منطقة حرة

1 Czech Republic

MFZ AP Investment LLC-FZ ايه بي لالستثمار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.99 Jordanian

MFZ AP Investment LLC-FZ ايه بي لالستثمار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.01 Jordanian

MFZ SCT Management Consultants - FZ

أس سي تي لالستشارات اإلدارية - منطقة حرة

1 United States

MFZ Pari Portal باري بورتال ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.75 India

MFZ Pari Portal باري بورتال ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.25 India

MFZ Digi Me Management Consultants - FZ

دي جي مي لإلستشارات اإلدارية - منطقة حرة

1 British

MFZ Sunset Management Consultancy LLC-FZ

سن ست لالستشارات االدارية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.34 Spanish



0.33 Spanish



0.33 Canadian

MFZ Elixyr Management Consultancies - FZ

االكسير لإلستشارات اإلدارية - منطقة حرة

1 French

MFZ Sterling Investment LLC-FZ ستيرلينج لالستثمار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.99 UAE

MFZ Sterling Investment LLC-FZ ستيرلينج لالستثمار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.01 British

MFZ Design Mosaic Home Furniture Trading Middle East FZ

ديزاين موسيك لتجارة االثاث المنزلي ميدل ايست - منطقة حرة

1 Indian

MFZ RMSI Health and Medical Performance Services LLC-FZ

ار ام اس اي لخدمات التعهدات الصحية والعالجية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.8 Dutch

MFZ RMSI Health and Medical Performance Services LLC-FZ

ار ام اس اي لخدمات التعهدات الصحية والعالجية ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

0.2 Australian

MFZ Italiart Paintings & Frames Trading - FZ

إيتاليارت لتجارة اللوحات الفنية - منطقة حرة

1 France

MFZ Intermax Petrochemical Trading - FZ

انترماكس لتجارة البتروكيماويات - منطقة حرة

1 India

MFZ AS Beratung und Handel Mobile Accessories Trading - FZ

إي أس بيراتونقز اوند هانديل لتجارة الهواتف المتحركة و لوازمها - منطقة حرة

1 Germany

MFZ ROI Land Investments - FZ ار او اي الند لالستثمارات- منطقة حرة

1 Canada

MFZ Sanddune Villa Investment - FZ ساندديون فيال لإلستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 Seychelles

MFZ JINK Investment - FZ جينك لالستثمار - منطقة حرة

1 UAE

MFZ Inspire Event Management - FZ انسباير إلدارة الفعاليات منطقة - منطقة حرة

1 Egyptian

MFZ Alta Magna Consulting-FZ آلتا ماجنا لالستشارات - منطقة حرة

1 French

MFZ Parts Monster for Spare Parts Trading LLC-FZ

بارتز مونستر لتجارة قطع غيار ش.ذ.م.م - منطقة حرة

1 UAE

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Shareholder %


International Humanitarian City

Modular and Mobile Solutions FZ-LLC

مودوالر آند موبايل سولوشنز منطقة حرة - ذ.م.م

82666

TurkeyTurkeyTurkeyUK


Munazzamat Al-Da'wa Al-Islamiyya

منظمة الدعوة اإلسالمية N.A. N.A.


Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

نورويجيان ريفوجي كونسيل (ان آر سي)

N.A. N.A.


Operation Give and Grow أوبيريشن جيف آند جروو

N.A. N.A.


Positive Palnet بوسيتسف بالنيت N.A. N.A.


Priyanka Middle East FZ-LLC بريانكا الشرق األوسط منطقة حرة - ذ.م.م

2575

IndianIndian


Rasil راسيل


Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind

رويال كمونولث سوسايتي فور ذي بلين

N.A. N.A.


Saahtain Foods FZ-LLC ساحتين فوودز منطقة حرة - ذ.م.م

100 UK


Save the Children سيف ذا تشلدرن N.A. N.A.


Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust شوكت خانوم ميموريال ترست

N.A. N.A.


Smile Train, Inc سمايل ترين، انك N.A. N.A.


SOS Children's Villages Arab Fund اس او اس تشيلدرينز فيليجيز - عرب فند

N.A. N.A.


Tana Netting FZ-LLC تانا نيتينج منطقة حرة - ذ.م.م

100 UAE


The Citizens Foundation ذا سيتسزنس فاونديشن N.A. N.A.


The Mission to Seafarers ذي ميشن تو سيفررز N.A. N.A.


Transform Lives Consulting FZ-LLC

ترانسفورم اليفس كونسلتنج منطقة حرة - ذ.م.م


UAE Red Crescent الهالل األحمر اإلماراتي N.A. N.A.


UNAKIDS أوناكيدز N.A. N.A.


World Memon Organization وورلد ميمونأورجنيزيشن

N.A. N.A.


World Vision International ورلد فيجن انترناشيونال N.A. N.A.

DCCA Company

Datamatics Global Services FZ-LLC

داتاماتيكس جلوبال سيرفسز منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company



DCCA Datamatics Global Services FZ- داتاماتيكس جلوبال

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Shareholder %


Company LLC سيرفسز منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company



DCCA Company



DCCA Company



100% India

DCCA Company

Eruditus Executive Education FZ-LLC

إروديتاس إكزيكتيف إديوكيشن منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Eruditus Executive Education FZ-LLC

إروديتاس إكزيكتيف إديوكيشن منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% India

DCCA Company

Joga جوغا

DCCA Company

Al Riyadha Active Wear Design & Tailoring FZ-LLC

الرياضة آكتيف وير ديزاين آند تيلرنج منطقة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Al Riyadha Active Wear Design & Tailoring FZ-LLC

الرياضة آكتيف وير ديزاين آند تيلرنج منطقة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Claires كليرز

DCCA Company

Claires كليرز

DCCA Company

Claires كليرز

DCCA Company

Emirates International Restaurants-Chilis (L.L.C)

االمارات الدولية للمطاعم-تشليز (ش.ذ.م.م)

DCCA Company

Cosmetics Trading (L.L.C) - The Body Shop

كوزمتكس للتجارة (ش.ذ.م.م) - ذي بودي شوب

DCCA Company

DEE Management FZ-LLC دي اي اي مانجمنت منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% Algeria

DCCA Company

Zia Creative Network FZ-LLC زيا كريتيف نيتورك منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


50% Syria

DCCA Company


50% Syria

DCCA Company

Deyaar Development (P.J.S.C) ( ع.م.ش (للتطوير ديار

DCCA Company

Smart Education FZ-LLC سمارت اديوكيشن منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Smart Education FZ-LLC سمارت اديوكيشن منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% Syria

DCCA Company

Internet Society إنترنت سوسيتي

DCCA Company

Stellium Consulting Middle East ستليوم كونسلتنج ميدل ايست

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company

Digital Consulting and Solutions FZ-LLC

ديجيتال كونسلتينج اند سوليوشنز منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company



DCCA Company


ديجيتال كونسلتينج اند سوليوشنز منطقة حرة-

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Shareholder %


ذ.م.مDCCA Company



DCCA Company



DCCA Company



100% Germany

DCCA Company

Spot Studios FZ-LLC سبوت استديوز منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


100% Latvia

DCCA Company

Sippy Me FZ-LLC سيبي مي منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


40% United States

DCCA Company


60% Lebanon

DCCA Company

Nonstop Minimart FZ-LLC نون استوب ميني مارتمنطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Nonstop Minimart FZ-LLC نون استوب ميني مارتمنطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% United Arab Emirates

DCCA Company

Fullmoon Experiments FZ-LLC فل مون إكسبيرمنتس منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


74% Lebanon

DCCA Company


26% Lebanon

DCCA Company

Valode & Pistre Middle East FZ-LLC

فالودى اند بسترى ميدلايست منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Valode & Pistre Middle East FZ-LLC

فالودى اند بسترى ميدلايست منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% France

DCCA Company

Turan International Group FZ-LLC توران انترناشيونال جروب منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


10% Egypt

DCCA Company


10% Egypt

DCCA Company


10% Egypt

DCCA Company


10% Egypt

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Shareholder %


DCCA Company


20% Egypt

DCCA Company


30% Egypt

DCCA Company


10% Egypt

DCCA Company

VST Music FZ-LLC في اس تي ميوزك منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


34% Bulgaria

DCCA Company


34% Bulgaria

DCCA Company


32% Bulgaria

DCCA Company

Better Gents Salon صالون بيتر للرجال

DCCA Company

DG Color Prints FZ-LLC دي جي كولور برينتس منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


50% India

DCCA Company


50% India

DCCA Company

Krebs IT Solutions FZ-LLC كريبس آي تي سوليوشنز منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


100% Germany

DCCA Company

Joom App Technologies FZ-LLC جوم آب تكنولوجيز منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


50% France

DCCA Company


50% France

DCCA Company

Ciphtech FZ-LLC سيفتيك منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

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Shareholder %


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


50% Sudan

DCCA Company


50% Sudan

DCCA Company

KRDS Middle East كيه آر دي اس ميدل ايست

DCCA Company

Mocomedia FZ-LLC موكوميديا منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


100% Germany

DCCA Company

Al Miza Outdoor Advertising FZ-LLC

الميزة اوتدور ادفرتايزنجمنطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Al Miza Outdoor Advertising FZ-LLC

الميزة اوتدور ادفرتايزنجمنطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% Saudi Arabia

DCCA Company

First Screen FZ-LLC فيرست سكرين منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

First Screen FZ-LLC فيرست سكرين منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% British Virgin Islands

DCCA Company

Al Rifai الرفاعي

DCCA Company

Blue Logic Digital Advertising FZ-LLC

بلو لوجيك ديجيتال أدفيرتايزنج منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company



66% India

DCCA Company



34% United Kingdom

DCCA Company

MB Artificial Intelligence FZ-LLC أم بي أرتيفشيل انتليجنس منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


DCCA Company


100% United Kingdom

DCCA Company

Cantel Middle East FZ-LLC كانتل ميدل ايست منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

DCCA Company

Cantel Middle East FZ-LLC كانتل ميدل ايست منطقة حرة-ذ.م.م

100% Singapore

DWC International Financial & Business Consultancy DWC-LLC

العالمية لالستشارات المالية و االعمال دي دبليو سي ذ.م.م

DWC International Financial & Business العالمية لالستشارات

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Shareholder %


Consultancy DWC-LLC المالية و االعمال دي دبليو سي ذ.م.م





100 U S A



DWC Kuehne + Nagel DWC-LLC كونيه +ناجل دي دبليو سي -ش.م.م




DWC YB TRADING DWC-LLC واي بي للتجارة دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 EGYPT


DWC Tek Energy Capital DWC-LLC تيك إنرجي كبيتال دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 ITALY


DWC MANSIONS MIDDLE EAST TRADING DWC-LLC

مانشينز الشرق األوسطللتجارة دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



34 ITALY



66 ITALY



DWC EQUINOX MIDDLE EAST DWC-LLC إكوينوكس الشرق األوسط دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م




100 BRITAIN


DWC CORBEL CONSULTING DWC-LLC كوربل لإلستشارات دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 AUSTRALIA


DWC ART PLUS NINE SEVEN ONE DWC-LLC

آرت بلس ناين سفن وندي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



100 EGYPT



DWC AAPSA Global International ايه ايه بيه اس ايه

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Shareholder %


Trading DWC-LLC للتجارة الدولية العالمية دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م

DWC AAPSA Global International Trading DWC-LLC

ايه ايه بيه اس ايه للتجارة الدولية العالمية دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م





50 INDIA



50 INDIA



DWC World Cable Machinery DWC-LLC ورلد كيبل ماشينري دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



75 RUSSIA


25 RUSSIA


DWC DUROZA DWC-LLC دوروزا دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م




100 CANADA


DWC SALEM GROUP DWC-LLC مجموعة سالم دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 U S A


DWC DuCable DWC-LLC دوكيبل دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


75 RUSSIA


25 RUSSIA


DWC Studio Decosense DWC-LLC ستوديو ديكوسنس دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 ARMENIA


DWC Dubitech DWC-LLC دوبيتاك دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



100 INDIA


DWC CONQUER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS DWC-LLC

كونكر بزنس لالستشارات دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



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Shareholder %






33.33 INDIA



33.33 INDIA



33.33 INDIA



DWC IL BUONO GROUP DWC-LLC مجموعة آي إل بونو دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م




100 ITALY


DWC The Infinite Mind DWC-LLC ذا انفينيت مايند دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 URUGUAY


DWC Gladstone Global Alliance DWC-LLC

جالدستون جلوبال أالينس دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



100 CANADA



DWC Manuel International DWC-LLC مانويل الدولية دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م




40 YEMEN


20 YEMEN


20 YEMEN


20 YEMEN


DWC Prescient Management Consultants DWC-LLC

برشينت لإلستشارات اإلدارية دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م







100 INDIA



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Shareholder %


DWC Arham Trading DWC-LLC أرهام للتجارة دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م



100 INDIA


DWC AFM MOBILES DWC-LLC ايه اف ام للهواتف المتحركة دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


100 JORDAN


DWC Mubadara Consultancy DWC-LLC مبادرة لإلستشارات دي دبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


50 JORDAN


50 JORDAN


DWC LIFECARE INT DWC-LLC اليف كير إي انت تي ديدبليو سي ش.ذ.م.م


50 NETHERLAND


50 NETHERLAND


DAFZ International AutoSource-A division of OMSC (Branch)

انترناشيونال اوتوسورس-فرع من او.ام.اس.سي. (فرع)

DAFZ Juma Al Majid-Engineering Projects & Supplies Division (Branch)

( قسم-الماجد جمعة المشاريع و التجهيزات

فرع (الهندسيةDAFZ Boeing International Corporation

(Branch) شركة بوينج انترناشونال(فرع)

DAFZ ABBOTT LABORATORIES S.A.(Branch)

مختبرات آبوت أس . آية. (فرع)

DAFZ Johnson & Johnson (Middle East) Inc. Service Center (Branch)

جونسون آند جونسون (الشرق األوسط)انك مركز تدريب (فرع)

DAFZ Boeing International Logistics Spares Inc. (Branch)

شركة بوينج انترناشوناللتوزيع قطع الغيار (فرع)

DAFZ voestalpine Tubulars Middle East FZE

فويست ألباين تبـيوالرز الـشرق األوسـط م م ح

1 Austrian

DAFZ Lisec Middle East Ltd. FZE ليساك الشرق األوسط ليمتد م م ح

1 Switzerland

DAFZ Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Branch)

باناسونيك أفيونكس كوربوريشن (فرع)

DAFZ Diebold Middle East (Branch) ديبولد الشرق األوسط (فرع)

DAFZ Rolls-Royce International Ltd. (Branch)

رولـز- رويـس الـدولية الـمحدودة. (فرع)

DAFZ Giesecke & Devrient FZE جيزكي و ديفرينت م م ح

1 UAE

DAFZ Trans-Aero FZE ترانـس-أيـرو م م ح 1 BritishDAFZ Thales International Middle East

FZEتاليس الدولية الشرق االوسط م م ح

1 Lebanese

DAFZ Thales International Middle East FZE

تاليس الدولية الشرق االوسط م م ح

1 Lebanese

DAFZ Intracom Middle East FZE أنـتراكوم الشرق األوسـط م م ح

11 Georgia

DAFZ Chantelle Middle East (Branch) شانتيل الشرق االوسط (فرع)

DAFZ Bardawil Aviation Co. (Offshore) s.a.l. (Branch)

شركة بردويل للطيران (أوف شور) أس.آى.ال.

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Shareholder %


(فرع)DAFZ Forever Living Products FZE منتجات فورايفر ليفنج م

م ح1 American

DAFZ Bauer International FZE باور العالمية م م ح 2 GermanDAFZ Brinks Global Services FZE برنكس جلوبال

سرفيسز م م ح1 American

DAFZ NSK Middle East (Branch) ان اس كي الشرق األوسط (فرع)

DAFZ Monalisa Diamonds Corporation FZE

موناليزا ديمـونس كوروبوريشن م م ح

1 Singapore

DAFZ Old Mutual International Isle of Man Limited (Branch)

أولد ميوتشوال إنترناشيونال آيل أوف مان ليمتد (فرع)

DAFZ HOSPIRA (ME and NA) (Branch) هوسبيرا (الشرق األوسط و شمال أفريقيا) (فرع)

DAFZ Euromed FZE يوروميد م م حDAFZ Euromed FZE يوروميد م م حDAFZ EMI Gems FZE اى ام أي جيـمس م م ح 1 B.V.IDAFZ Integrated Packaging Systems

FZCOانتجريتد باكيجينج سيستمس ش م ح

3 Saudi

DAFZ Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO

انتجريتد باكيجينج سيستمس ش م ح

3 Malta

DAFZ Richemont (Dubai) FZE ريتشمونت (دبـي) م م ح

DAFZ DHL Express East Europe Middle East Africa (EEMEA) regional headquarters

شركة دي أتش أل أكسبرس و شرق أوروباو أفريقيا و (أي أي أم أي أ) المقر اإلقليمي

DAFZ Giesecke & Devrient Holding FZE جيزكي و دفرينت هولدنج م م ح

15 German

DAFZ Swiss Watch Group FZE سويس واتش جروب م م ح

1 Switzerland

DAFZ Swiss Watch Group FZE سويس واتش جروب م م ح

1 Switzerland

DAFZ Med-El Medical Electronics - Middle East FZE

ميدل لإللكترونيات الطبية-الشرق األوسط م م ح

1 Austrian

DAFZ SIG Combibloc Obeikan FZCO اس أي جي كومبيـبلوك العبـيكان ش م ح

120 German

DAFZ SIG Combibloc Obeikan FZCO اس أي جي كومبيـبلوك العبـيكان ش م ح

120 Saudi

DAFZ SCHUCO International KG (Branch)

شيكو العالمية كي جي (فرع)

DAFZ Charles Kendall Freight Limited (Branch)

شارلز كندال فرايت ليمتد (فرع)

DAFZ TwinMOS Technologies Middle East FZE

توينموس تكنولوجيس الشرق األوسط م م ح

5 Bengali

DAFZ Clarins Groupe (Middle East) Ltd. (Branch)

كليرنس جروب (الشرقاألوسط) ليمتد (فرع)

DAFZ Agfa Graphics Middle East FZCO أغفا غرافيكس ميدل إيست ش م ح

5 Belgian


1 Belgian


5 Belgian


1 Belgian

DAFZ Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (Branch) بنك اإلمارات دبي الوطني ش م ع (فرع)

DAFZ Chanel Limited FZE شـانـيل المحـدودة م م ح

1 Cayman

DAFZ Chanel Limited FZE شـانـيل المحـدودة م م ح

1 Cayman

DAFZ DANZAS AEI (Emirates) LLC. (Branch)

دانزز آية. ئـي. أي (اإلمـارات) ش.ذ.م.م. (فـرع)

DAFZ Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) FZE

جمعية الشرق األوسط وأفريقيا لألسواق الحرة (ميدفا) م م ح

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DAFZ IP Dish FZCO أي بي دش ش م ح 4 EritrenDAFZ IP Dish FZCO أي بي دش ش م ح 1 SudaneseDAFZ Magic Wok (Branch) مـاجـيـك ووك (فـرع)DAFZ Euro Telecom FZE يـورو تـلكـوم م م ح 3 IraqiDAFZ Panalpina Gulf (Branch) بانالبينا جلف (فـرع)DAFZ AIC Ltd. (Branch) آيه آي سي ليمتد (فـرع)DAFZ ITW Welding Products Group FZE آي تي دبليو مجموعة

منتجات اللحام م م ح1 Bermudian

DAFZ ITW Welding Products Group FZE آي تي دبليو مجموعة منتجات اللحام م م ح

1 Bermudian

DAFZ National Rent A Car (Thrifty) - (Branch)

الـوطنـية لـتـأجـير السـيـارات (ثريفتي)-(فـرع)

DAFZ Shams Commercial FZCO شـمـس التجارية ش م ح

9 Iranian

DAFZ Shams Commercial FZCO شـمـس التجارية ش م ح

1 Iranian

DAFZ Havells Middle East (Branch) هافيلز ميدل إيست (فرع)

DAFZ Havells Middle East (Branch) هافيلز ميدل إيست (فرع)

DAFZ H & B Cells FZE أتش & بي سيلس م مح

10 French

DAFZ Avilog Global FZE أفيلوغ غلوبال م م ح 100 UAEDAFZ MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER

SYSTEMS, LTD., (Branch)ميتسوبيشي هيتاشي باوور سيستمز إل تي دي (فرع)

DAFZ MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD., (Branch)

ميتسوبيشي هيتاشي باوور سيستمز إل تي دي (فرع)

DAFZ Aviation Holdings Group Inc (Branch)

أفييشن هولدينغ غروب إنك (فرع)

DAFZ HIOKI MEA Representative Office (Branch)

هيوكي أم أي أه مكتب ثمثيلي (فر)

DAFZ High MaxTrading FZE هاي ماكس ترادينغ م مح

60 Saudi

DAFZ High MaxTrading FZE هاي ماكس ترادينغ م مح

40 Yemeni

DAFZ Mobilemed FZE موبايل مد م م ح 2 JordanianDAFZ Mobilemed FZE موبايل مد م م ح 2 EgyptianDAFZ Mobilemed FZE موبايل مد م م ح 1 EgyptianDAFZ Universal Trading Co. FZE يونيفيرسال ترادينغ كو م

م ح100 American

DAFZ Brite Air MEA FZE برايت أير ام اي ايه م م ح

100 Swedish

DAFZ Sambhic Resources FZC (Branch) سامبهيك للمصادر ش مح (فرع)

DAFZ Gabas Aviation FZE قبص افييشن م م ح 1 SaudiDAFZ Lohuis FZE لوهويس م م ح 100 SyrianDAFZ Fones 4 U FZE فونز فور يو م م ح 1 IndianDAFZ Advance Camera and Monitoring

Systems (Branch)أدفانس للكميرات ونظام المراقبة (فرع)

DAFZ Reef Aviation FZE ريف أفييشن م م ح 100 FrenchDAFZ Apollo Freight Solutions Co

(A.F.S) FZE أبولو فريت سلوشينز كو(إيه.إف.إس) م م ح

150 Jordanian

DAFZ Apollo Freight Solutions Co (A.F.S) FZE

أبولو فريت سلوشينز كو(إيه.إف.إس) م م ح

150 Jordanian

DAFZ Oasis International FZE أويسس إنترناشيونال م م ح

1 Indian

DAFZ Avioparts FZE أفيوبارتس م م ح 50 SpanishDAFZ Crown Polychem FZE كراون بوليكيم م م حDAFZ Dream International FZE دريم إنترناشونال م م ح 70 AmericanDAFZ Dream International FZE دريم إنترناشونال م م ح 70 AmericanDAFZ Nagase Singapore (PTE)

Ltd,MIDDLE EAST REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

ناجاسي سنغافوره بي تي إي ميديل إيست (فرع)

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DAFZ DFM for Kitchen Supplies FZE دي إف أم للوازم المطبخ م م ح

100 Egyptian

DAFZ Job Deliver for Roads & Bridges FZE

جوب ديليفر فور روودز اند بريجز م م ح

150 Sudanese

DAFZ Avenue Telecom FZE أفينيو تيليكوم م م حJAFZA Al Barrak Logistics البراك لوجستكس United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Al Basera Trading FZCO الباصرة للتجارة ش م

حIraq

JAFZA Al Batat Trading FZCO البطاط للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Bawadi Trading FZCO البوادي للتجارة ش م ح

United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Bawardi Advocate & Legal Consultant

البواردي للمحاماة واالستشارات القانونية


JAFZA Al Bayader International FZE البيادر إنترناشيونال م م ح

Syria

JAFZA Al Bayaty Trading FZCO البياتي للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Bilad Industries & Trading

FZCOالبالد للصناعة والتجارة ش م ح

Jordan

JAFZA Al Buhari Restaurant FZE مطعم البحاري م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Buka Trading FZE البوكا ترادينج م م ح ChinaJAFZA Al Bustan General Trading FZCO البستان للتجارة العامة

ش م حIndia

JAFZA Al Bustan International Trading Company

شركة البستان العالمية للتجارة

Iraq

JAFZA Al Calid International FZCO الكاليد انترناشيونال ش م ح

Pakistan

JAFZA Al Composites Materials FZE الكمبوسيتز ماتريالز م مح

China

JAFZA Al Daan Trading FZCO الظعن للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Dabaran Trading FZE الداباران تريدنج م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Daham Trading FZCO الدحام للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA AL DAHANA FZCO الدهانا ش م ح United States Of America

JAFZA Al Dahwi Trading FZCO الدهوي للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Damyaa Trading FZCO الضمياء للتجارة ش م

حUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Deem Trading FZCO الديم للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Dhahabi Trading FZCO الذهبي للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Dhahir Trading Co. شركة الظاهر للتجارة IraqJAFZA Al Dheyaa Al Muneer Trading

Companyشركة الضياء المنير للتجارة

Iraq

JAFZA Al Dobowi FZE الدوبوي م م ح IndiaJAFZA Al Durra Al Zahabiya Trading

FZCOالدرة الذهبية للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA AL DURRA FOOD PRODUCTS FZCO

الدره فود برودكتس ش م ح

Syria

JAFZA Al Dwaliyah Insurance Services (LLC)

الدولية لخدمات التأمين (ش ذ م م)


JAFZA Al Ehsan Trading Company شركة االحسان التجارية IraqJAFZA Al Emama Trading FZCO األمامة للتجارة ش م

حIraq

JAFZA Al Esawy & Al Jeboury Trading FZCO

العيساوي والجبوري للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Fadhil Trading International ATIC FZCO

الفضل للتجارة الدولية أتيك ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Faez Trading Company شركة الفائز التجارية IraqJAFZA Al Fahad International FZE الفهد انترناشيونال م م


JAFZA Al Fahidi Stationery Centre (Branch)

مركز الفهيدي للقرطاسية (فرع)


JAFZA Al Faidhi Trading FZCO الفيضي للتجارة ش م ح


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JAFZA Al Falaah Trading FZE الفالح للتجارة م م ح IraqJAFZA Al Faleh Trading FZCO الفالح للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Farah Trading FZCO الفرح للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Fardan Exchange الفردان للصرافة United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA AL FARIS CRANE TRADING FZE الفارس كرين تريدنغ م

م حIndia

JAFZA AL FARIS ENERGY TRADING FZE الفارس إنرجي تريدنغ مم ح

India

JAFZA Al Farooq Trading FZCO الفاروق للتجارة ش م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Fartoosy Trading FZE الفرطوسي م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Firas Trading FZCO الفراس للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Furdous Trading FZCO الفردوس التجارية ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Futtaim Panatech Company (L.L.C)

شركة الفطيم باناتيك ( ذ م م )


JAFZA Al Futtaim Sons Co. Hertz Rent A Car (L.L.C.)

شركة ابناء الفطيم. هرتز لتأجير السيارات (ش.ذ.م.م)


JAFZA Al Futtaim Trading (Pvt) Limited الفطيم التجارية (الخصوصية) المحدودة


JAFZA Al Futtaim Travel Management الفطيم ترافل منجمنت United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Gashaamy Trading FZCO الجشعمي للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Ghada Trading Company شركة الغادة التجارية IraqJAFZA Al Ghadban Jewellery Trading

FZCOالغضبان لتجارة المجوهرات ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA AL GHAITH & AL MOOSA TRAVEL AGENCY )L.L.C. (BRANCH)

وكالة الغيث والموسى للسفريات ش . ذ. م. م فرع


JAFZA Al Ghaith Trading Enterprises FZCO

مشاريع الغيث التجارية ش م ح


JAFZA Al Ghali FZCO الغالي ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Ghandi Switchgears Industry الكندي لصناعة المفاتيح

الكهربائيةUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Gharawi Trading FZCO الغراوي للتجارة ش م ح


JAFZA Al Ghazal Logistics الغزال لوجستكس United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Ghazalyah Trading FZCO الغزالية للتجارة ش م ح


JAFZA Al Ghida Trading FZCO الغيداء للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Ghurair Investment (L.L.C.) الغرير لإلستثمار (ش. ذ.م.م)


JAFZA Al Gouta Trading FZE الغوطة تريدنغ م م ح LebanonJAFZA Al Gurg FZE القرق م م ح United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Al Habtoor Motors شركة الحبتور للسيارات United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Al Had General Trading FZCO الحد للتجارة العامة ش

م حIran

JAFZA Al Hadaf Al Mubasher Freight Services

الهدف المباشر لخدماتالشحن


JAFZA Al Hadaf Restrurant مطعم الهدف United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Hadha Trading Co (L.L.C.) شركة الحظا للتجارة ( ش . ذ . م . م


JAFZA Al Hafidh Group Trading FZCO مجموعة الحافظ للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA AL HAJJAJ TRADING FZCO الحجاج للتجارة ش م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Hammam Trading FZE الهمام للتجارة م م ح IraqJAFZA Al Hamoka FZCO الحموكة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Hamoushi Trading Company شركة الحموشي Iraq

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التجاريةJAFZA Al Hamza Trading FZCO الحمزة للتجارة ش م

حIraq

JAFZA Al Hani Trading Co. شركة الهاني للتجارة IraqJAFZA Al Haram Al Thahabi Trading

FZCO الهرم الذهبي تريدنج شم ح

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA Al Haram FZCO الهرم ش م ح Saudi ArabiaJAFZA Al Hareer Grand Trading

Companyشركة الحرير جراند التجارية

Iraq

JAFZA Al Hareer Trading FZCO الحرير للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Hareth Trading Company شركة الحارث التجارية IraqJAFZA Al Haseeb Trading FZCO شركة الحسيب التجارية

ش م حIraq

JAFZA Al Hassan Koryea For Automobile spare parts Trading FZCO

الحسن كوريا لتجارة السيارات وقطع غيارها ش م ح


JAFZA Al Hassany Trading FZE الحساني للتجارة م م ح IraqJAFZA Al Hayali Trading FZCO الحيالي للتجارة ش م

حIraq

JAFZA Al Hebat Trading Company شركة الهبات التجارية IraqJAFZA Al Hesen Al Haseen Trading FZCO الحصن الحصين

للتجارة ش م حIraq

JAFZA Al Hijrah Typing Centre مركز الهجرة للطباعة United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Al Holla Concrete Technology Company (Contech) (L.L.C.)

شركة الهلى لتكنولوجيا الخرسانة(كونتك)(ش.ذ.م.م


JAFZA Al Hoshan Pan Gulf L.L.C الهوشان عبر الخليج ش.ذ.م.م


JAFZA Al Hoty Stanger Limited الحوطي - ستانجر المحدودة

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA Al Ihassan Trading FZCO االحسان للتجارة ش م ح

Oman

JAFZA Al Jabal Global Trading FZE الجبل جلوبال تريدينغ م م ح

Turkmenistan

JAFZA Al Jabbari Trading FZCO الجباري للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Jaderyah Trading FZCO الجادرية للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Jasr General Trading FZCO الجسر للتجارة العامة ش م ح

Turkey

JAFZA Al Jawari Trading FZCO الجواري التجارية ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Jawda Al Aleya Trading FZCO الجودة العالية للتجارة ش م ح


JAFZA Al Jazeera Trading FZCO الجزيرة للتجارة ش م ح KuwaitJAFZA Al Jazierah Restaurants

Development Co.شركة الجزيرة لتطوير المطاعم


JAFZA Al Jebel Metal Trading FZE الجبل ميتل للتجارة م م ح

Switzerland

JAFZA Al Jorani Trading Company شركة الجوراني التجارية IraqJAFZA Al Kadoos Trading FZCO القادوس للتجارة ش م

حIraq

JAFZA Al Kanza Trading FZCO الكنزة تريدنج ش م ح PakistanJAFZA Al Kazweeny Auto Parts Trading

(KAPCO) FZCOالقزويني لتجارة قطع غيار السيارات ( كابكو ) ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Kestaf Trading FZCO القصطاف للتجارة ش مح

Iraq

JAFZA AL Khail Medical Centre (Branch) مركز الخيل الطبي (فرع)


JAFZA Al Khair Trading Company شركة الخير للتجارة IraqJAFZA Al Khaleej Al taib Trading FZE الخليج الطيب للتجارة

م م حIraq

JAFZA Al Khaleej Sugar (L.L.C.) شركة الخليج للسكر ( ذ.م.م)


JAFZA Al Khalili Trading FZCO الخليلي تريدنغ ش م ح Oman

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JAFZA Al Khallej Land Holding FZCO ارض الخليج القابضة شم ح

Iraq

JAFZA Al Khashlok International FZCO الخشلوك انترناشيونال ش م ح

Greece

JAFZA Al Khayal Trading FZCO الخيال للتجارة ش م ح IraqJAFZA Al Khoory International Products

FZE منتجات الخوري الدولية م م ح


JAFZA Gharnata Al Sharq Trading FZCO غرناطة الشرق للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA GHASSAN ABOUD GENERAL TRADING FZCO

غسان عبود للتجارة العامة ش م ح

Syria

JAFZA Ghawali FZE غوالي م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Ghayathi Catering Service Branch غياثي لخدمات التموين بالمواد الغذائية فرع


JAFZA GHI FORMWORK FZCO جي اتش اي فورمورك ش م ح

Germany

JAFZA GHI Formwork GMBH Dubai Branch

جي اتش اي فورمووركجي ام بي اتش فرع دبي

Germany

JAFZA Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems LP

جيبرالتار كيبل باريرز سيستمز ال بي

United States Of America

JAFZA Gibson Innovations Netherlands B .V

جيبسون انوفيشنس نيثرلندس بي في

Netherlands

JAFZA GIO TRADING INT B.V. جيو تريدنغ آي ان تي بيفي

Netherlands

JAFZA Giordano Middle East FZE جيوردانو ميدل ايست م م ح

Virgin Islands, British

JAFZA Giovenzana International B.V. جيوفنزانا انترناشيونال بيه في

Netherlands

JAFZA Girbau Middle East FZCO جرباو الشرق األوسط ش م ح


JAFZA Giulio Barbieri Middle East FZCO جيوليو بربيري ميدل ايست ش م ح

Syria

JAFZA Givaudan MEA FZE جيفاودان ام ئي ايه م مح

Switzerland

JAFZA GJD FZCO جي جيه دي ش م ح IranJAFZA GKSM FZCO جي كي اس ام - ش م

حPakistan

JAFZA GL Middle East FZE جي إل الشرق األوسط م م ح

France

JAFZA Glamour Rooms FZE جالمور روومز م م ح IndiaJAFZA Glavergulf FZCO غالفر جلف ش م ح IndiaJAFZA Glaxo Smithkline Export Limited جالكسوسميث كالين

إكسبورت ليمتدUnited Kingdom

JAFZA Glenmark Pharmaceuticals FZE جلينمارك للمواد الصيدالنية م م ح

Egypt

JAFZA GLM Steel Trading FZE جي ال ام ستيل تريدنغ م م ح

Tajikistan

JAFZA Global Advance Technologies INC جلوبال ادفانس تكنولوجيز انك

India

JAFZA Global Advanced Technology FZE جلوبال ادفانسد تيكنولوجي م م ح

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA Global Agro Industry FZCO جلوبال أغرو للصناعة ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA GLOBAL AUTO CORPORATION FZCO

جلوبال اوتو كوربوريشنش م ح


JAFZA Global Automotive Partners Ltd جلوبال هوتو موتيفبارتنيرز ليمتد


JAFZA Global Cargo System النظام الدولي للشحن United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Global Coke and Energy FZE غلوبال كوك أند أنرجي م م ح


JAFZA Global Commerce FZCO جلوبال كوميرس ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Global Commodities Center FZCO جلوبال كموديتز سنتر ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Global Company for Modern Technology

الشركة العالمية للتقنية الحديثة

Iraq

JAFZA Global Connect ME FZCO جلوبال كونكت ميدل Egypt

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ايست ش م حJAFZA Global Conquistadors, S.A. غلوبال كون

.كويستادورس , اس .ايهPanama

JAFZA Global Distribution FZE جلوبال دستربيوشن م مح

India

JAFZA Global Electronics FZE جلوبال االلكترونيات م م ح

South Korea

JAFZA Global Energy Technologies Limited

تكنولوجيا الطاقة العالمية المحدودة

United Kingdom

JAFZA Global Energy Trading House FZCO

جلوبال انيرجي تريدنغ هاوس ش م ح


JAFZA Global Engg. Solutions FZCO العالمية للحلول الهندسية ش م ح

India

JAFZA Global Engineering Services FZCO

جلوبال انجنيرنج سيرفيسز ش م ح

Egypt

JAFZA Global Equipment Trading FZCO المعدات العالمية التجارية ش م ح

Canada

JAFZA Global Fame Trading FZCO الشهرة العالمية للتجارةش م ح

China

JAFZA Global Fasteners Limited جلوبال فاستينرز ليمتد Isle of ManJAFZA Global Furniture Import Export

FZCOجلوبال فيرنشر امبورت اكسبورت ش م ح

Greece

JAFZA Global FZCO العالمية ش م ح SyriaJAFZA Global Gases Group FZE مجموعة العالمية للغاز

م م حKenya

JAFZA Global Gate Trading FZCO البوابة العالمية للتجارة ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Global General Trading FZCO جلوبال للتجارة العامة ش م ح


JAFZA Global Grid FZCO جلوبال جريد ش م ح IndiaJAFZA Global Gulf Trading FZE غلوبل غلف تريدنغ م م

حSenegal

JAFZA Global Guraysh FZCO جلوبال قوريش ش م ح TurkeyJAFZA Global Healthcare FZE جلوبال للعناية الصحية

م م حUnited Kingdom

JAFZA Global Invest Group Ltd جلوبال انفيست جروب المحدوده

Seychelles

JAFZA Global Leaf Trading FZE جلوبال ليف تريدنغ م م ح

Switzerland

JAFZA Global Light & Power FZCO االنارة والطاقة العالمية ش م ح

Canada

JAFZA Global Link FZCO جلوبال لينك ش م ح IranJAFZA Global Logistics FZE جلوبال لوجستكس م

م حUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Global Lumber Resources Inc جلوبل المبر ريسورسز .انك

Canada

JAFZA Global Marines Shipping L.L.C (Branch)

جلوبال مارينز للمالحة ش.ذ.م.م (فرع)


JAFZA Global Maritime & Trading FZE جلوبال ماريتايم آند تريدنج م م ح

India

JAFZA GLOBAL METALS FZE جلوبال ميتلز م م ح IndiaJAFZA Global Orbit for Industrial

Equipment Trading FZCOأوربت العالمية لتجارة المستلزمات الصناعية ش . م . ح

Iraq

JAFZA Global Petrochem FZE جلوبال بيتروكيم م م ح IndiaJAFZA GLOBAL PIPELINE SUPPLIES FZCO جلوبال بايب الين

سباليز ش م حUnited Kingdom

JAFZA Global Piping Material FZCO جلوبال بايبينج ماتيريال ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Global Port Services FZE جلوبال بورت سرفيسز م م ح


JAFZA Global Refinish FZE جلوبال ريفينيش م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Global Rubber Trading FZCO المطاط العالمية للتجارهش م ح

South Africa

JAFZA Global Shores FZCO جلوبال شورز ش م ح IraqJAFZA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS AND

TECHNOLOGIES FZEجلوبال سوليوشينز اند تيكنولوجيز م م ح


JAFZA Global Solutions Network FZCO جلوبال سليوشن نيت India

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ورك ش م حJAFZA Global Steel Holdings Limited جلوبال ستيل هولدنجز

لمتدVirgin Islands, British

JAFZA Global Steel Industries FZCO العالمية لصناعة الفوالذ ش م ح

India

JAFZA Global Supply FZCO غلوبل سبالي ش م ح JordanJAFZA Global Systems FZE األنظمة العالمية م م ح FranceJAFZA Global Tech Distribution FZCO غلوبال تك للتوزيع ش

م حJordan

JAFZA Global Techlog FZE غلوبال تكلوغ م م ح United States Of America

JAFZA Global Technical Trading FZE جلوبال تيكنيكال للتجارةم م ح

Germany

JAFZA Global Technology Links FZCO جلوبال تكنولوجي لينكس ش م ح

Lebanon

JAFZA Global Technology Supply (L.L.C) (Branch)

جلوبال تكنولوجيز سابالي (ش ذ م م) (فرع)


JAFZA Global Tobacco FZCO جلوبال توباكو ش م ح IraqJAFZA GLOBAL TRADE DISTRIBUTION

FZCOجلوبال تريد ديستريبيوشن ش م ح


JAFZA Global Trade House FZCO جلوبال تريد هاوس ش م ح

India

JAFZA Global Traders FZCO التجار العالميين ش م ح

Canada

JAFZA Global Trading Centre FZCO جلوبال تريدنج سنتر ش م ح

Qatar

JAFZA Global Transformers and Switchgear FZCO

العالمية للمحوالت و المفاتيح الكهربائية ش م ح


JAFZA Global Transnational Trading FZE غلوبال ترانسناشيونال تريدنغ م م ح

Singapore

JAFZA Global Trust Enterprises FZCO مشاريع الثقة العالمية ش م ح

India

JAFZA Globalaktiv Technologies Trading FZE

جلوبال اكتيف تكنولوجيز للتجارة م م ح


JAFZA Globaltronics Electronics جلوبالترونكس لاللكترونيات

Egypt

JAFZA Globco For Environment Protection & Safety FZE

جلوبكو لحماية البينة و السالمة م م ح


JAFZA Globe Holdings FZCO غلوب هولدينغز ش م ح IndiaJAFZA GLOBE TREKKERS (L.L.C)

(BRANCH)جلوب تريكرز )ش.ذ.م.م( )فر)ع


JAFZA Globelink West Star Shipping (L.L.C)

جلوبلينك ويست ستار شيبينج (ش.ذ.م.م)


JAFZA Globetek FZE جلوبيتيك م م ح IndiaJAFZA Globus EMEA FZE جلوبس ايما م م ح United

KingdomJAFZA Glocom جلوكوم United

KingdomJAFZA GLYIRE FZE جي ال واي أي آر ئي م

م حVirgin Islands, British

JAFZA GM INTER TOBACCO FZE جي ام انتر توبيكو م م ح

Armenia

JAFZA GMA Garnet (Middle East) FZE جي ام ايه جارنت ( ميدل ايست ) م م ح

Australia

JAFZA GN International FZE جي ان انترناشيونال م م ح

United Kingdom

JAFZA Gnatus Middle East جناتوس ميدل ايست BrazilJAFZA GND Trading ME FZE جي ان دي تريدنج ام ئي

م م حPortugal

JAFZA GO FASHION FZE جو فاشن م م ح IndiaJAFZA Go For Tech International FZCO جو فور تيك

انترناشيونال ش م حUnited Kingdom

JAFZA GO GREEN FZCO غو غرين ش م ح JordanJAFZA Golden Baty FZE جولدن باتي م م ح Azerbaijan

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JAFZA Golden Creek Trading FZE الخور الذهبي للتجارة م م ح

Iraq

JAFZA GOLDEN CROWN GULF TRADING FZCO

جولدن كراون جلف تريدنج ش م ح

China

JAFZA Golden Dragon Restaurant مطعم جولدن دراجن United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Golden Falcon Laundry مغسلة الصقر الذهبي United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Golden Gate Machinery FZCO جولدن جيت ماشينري ش م ح


JAFZA Golden Harbour Oil And Gas FZCO

جولدن هاربور أويل أند جاز ش م ح

India

JAFZA GOLDEN HUB FZE غولدن هب م م ح ChadJAFZA Golden Key Middle East FZE جولدن كي ميدل ايست

م م حChina

JAFZA Golden Meal Catering Services الوجبة الذهبية لخدمات التموين بالمواد الغذائية


JAFZA Golden Overseas Trading Corporation

الشركة الذهبية عبر البحار التجارية

India

JAFZA Golden Phoenixes جولدن فينيكس United Kingdom

JAFZA Golden Prime FZE جولدن برايم م م ح United States Of America

JAFZA Golden Ramz General Trading رامز الذهبية للتجارة العامة


JAFZA Golden Rock Trading FZCO جولدن روك تريدنج ش م ح

Egypt

JAFZA Golden Share Trading FZCO الحصة الذهبية للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Golden Shell FZCO الصدف الذهبي ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Golden Systems Middle East FZCO

جولدن سيستمز الشرقاألوسط ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Golden Taj Restaurant FZE مطعم جولدن تاج م م ح


JAFZA Golden Technology التكنولوجيا الذهبية United Arab Emirates

JAFZA GOLDEN TRIANGLE TECHNOLOGY FZE

المثلث الذهبي للتكنولوجيا م م ح

Sweden

JAFZA Golden Vit FZCO الفت الذهبي ش م ح TurkeyJAFZA Goldiran General Trading FZCO غولديران للتجارة العامة

ش م حIran

JAFZA Golfina Trading Middle East جولفينا تريدنج ميدل إيست


JAFZA Golina Food FZE جولينا فود م م ح TunisiaJAFZA GOMA MIDDLE EAST FZE جوما ميدل ايست م م

حIndia

JAFZA Gonda General Trading FZE غوندا للتجارة العامة م م ح

Lebanon

JAFZA Goodram Middle East FZCO جودرام ميدل ايست ش م ح

Poland

JAFZA Goodrich Middle East DWC-LLC Dubai Branch

جودريتش ميدل ايست دي دبليو سي ش ذ م مفرع دبي

India

JAFZA Goody Middle East FZE قودي الشرق األوسط مم ح


JAFZA Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK (Branch)

جوديير دنلوب تايرز يو كيه (فرع)

United Kingdom

JAFZA Goodyear Middle East FZE كوديير الشرق األوسط م م ح


JAFZA Gorenje Gulf FZE جورينجي الخليج م م ح AustriaJAFZA Gorman Rupp Middle East FZE قورمان رب ميدل

ايست م م حGermany

JAFZA Gourmet Seafood Solutions FZCO غورميت سيفود سولوشنز ش م ح

India

JAFZA GOWell Oilfield Technology FZE غوويل اويلفيلد تكنولوجي م م ح

China

JAFZA GPA Middle East FZE جي بي ايه ميدل ايست م م ح

South Korea

JAFZA GPS Group FZCO جي بيه اس جروب ش United Arab

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م ح EmiratesJAFZA GPT FZCO جيب بيه تي ش م ح GermanyJAFZA GRAND LAND PULSES FZCO جراند الند بلسيس ش م

حKuwait

JAFZA GRAND OCEAN FZE جراند اوشين م م ح ChinaJAFZA Grand Phoenix Trading FZE جراند فينيكس تريدنغ م

م حIndia

JAFZA Grand Technology FZCO جراند تكنولوجي ش م ح

Canada

JAFZA Grand Tools FZE جراند تولز م م ح IranJAFZA GRAND UNION TRADING FZCO االتحاد الكبرى للتجارة

ش م حJordan

JAFZA Grand Unique FZE جراند يونيك م م ح IranJAFZA Granite Wellbore Technical FZE جرانيت ويلبور تكنيكال

م م حChina

JAFZA GRAPPLE TECH FZCO جرابل تك ش م ح SwitzerlandJAFZA Grassroots Innovations FZE جراسروتس لالبتكارات

م م حUnited Kingdom

JAFZA Grayloc Products M. E. غريلوك برودكتس الشرق االوسط

United Kingdom

JAFZA Greatwall Drilling (Middle East) Branch

جريت وول دريلينج (ميدل إيست ) فرع

China

JAFZA Green Beans Coffee SWA FZCO غرين بينز كوفي سوا ش م ح


JAFZA Green Building Material Trading FZE

جرين بيلدينج ماتيريال تريدينج م م ح

Australia

JAFZA Green Commodities FZCO جرين كوميديتيز ش م ح TurkeyJAFZA GREEN CREST INDUSTRIES FZCO جرين كرست للصناعات

ش م حPakistan

JAFZA Green Desert FZCO جرين ديزرت ش م ح ItalyJAFZA ُÓGreen Eerth Trading FZCO جرين ايرث للتجاره ش

م حIraq

JAFZA Green Gate International FZCO غرين غيت انترناشيونال ش م ح

Afghanistan

JAFZA Green Gate Trading FZE البوابة الخضراء للتجارة م م ح

Afghanistan

JAFZA Green IT جرين اي تي Virgin Islands, British

JAFZA Green Light International FZE جرين اليت انترناشيونالم م ح

Nigeria

JAFZA Green Line Communication FZE جرين الين كوميونيكيشنم م ح

Jordan

JAFZA Green Mountain Trading FZCO الجبل االخضر للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Green Pepper Restaurant FZCO مطعم جرين بيبر ش م ح


JAFZA Green Road FZCO الطريق األخضر ش م ح IranJAFZA Green Technology FZE جرين تكنولوجي م م ح RussiaJAFZA Green Tower Cafe (Branch) جرين تاور كافيه (فرع) United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Greenbay Trading جرينبي التجارية OmanJAFZA Greencore FZCO غرينكور ش م ح TurkeyJAFZA GreenGood Eco-Tech FZCO غرينغود اكو-تك ش م ح ChinaJAFZA Greenheck Middle East FZE جرين هيك الشرق

األوسط م م حUnited States Of America

JAFZA Greenleaf Venture FZE جرين ليف فينتير م م ح MalaysiaJAFZA Greenline Interiors FZCO الخط األخضر للتصاميم

الداخلية ش م حUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Greenline Yacht Interiors FZCO غرين الين لديكور اليخوت ش م ح

Syria

JAFZA Griffin International جريفين الدولية YemenJAFZA Griffith Laboratories Worldwide,

Inc.جريفيت البوراتوريز وورلد وايد انك


JAFZA Griffon Aerospace Middle East FZCO

غريفون ايروسبيس الشرق االوسط ش م ح

France

JAFZA Grills & Spices جريلز أند سبايسيز United Arab Emirates

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JAFZA Group Internal Auditing and TEC إداة التدقيق الداخلي للمجموعة


JAFZA Group One Gulf غروب ون الخليج Virgin Islands, British

JAFZA Grundfos Gulf Distribution FZE غراندفوس الخليج للتوزيع م م ح

Denmark

JAFZA GS Global Corp. (Middle East Branch)

شركة جي اس غلوبل (فرع الشرق األوسط)

South Korea

JAFZA GSH (Middle East) Pte Ltd جي اس اتش ميدل ايست بيه تي ئي ليمتد

Singapore

JAFZA GSL Pro Middle East FZCO جي اس ال برو ميدل ايست ش م ح


JAFZA GSP Machinery Trading FZE جي اس بي ماشينري ترادينج م م ح


JAFZA GSPAG Granite Stone Progress FZE

جي اس بيه اية جي جرانيت ستون بروجرسم م ح

Germany

JAFZA GTA PARTNERS FZCO جي تي ايه بارتنيرز ش م ح

Japan

JAFZA GTD Middle East FZE جي تي دي ميدل ايست م م ح

China

JAFZA GTECH FZE جي تك م م ح IndiaJAFZA GTM-Gulf Trading And

Manufacturing FZCOجي تي أم الخـليج للتجارة والتصنيع ش م ح

Germany

JAFZA GUANGLI HEAVY INDUSTRY FZCO كوانجلي هيفي اندستريش م ح

China

JAFZA Guardian Global Technologies Middle East FZE

جارديان العالمية لتكنولوجيا الشرق االوسط م م ح

United Kingdom

JAFZA Guelize General Trading FZE جيليز للتجارة العامة م م ح

France

JAFZA Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited

مجموعة كوجرات التعاونية لتسويق الحليبالمحدودة

India

JAFZA Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE

كولبهار توباكو انترناشيونال م م ح

Bulgaria

JAFZA Gulf Advanced Lighting (L.L.C.) جلف أدفانسد اليتنج (ذ.م.م)


JAFZA Gulf African FZE الخليج األفريقي م م ح

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

JAFZA Gulf Agency Company Limited شركة وكالة الـخليج الـمحـدودة

Liechtenstein

JAFZA Gulf Aglow Led Lighting FZCO جلف اغلو ليد ليتنغ ش م ح

India

JAFZA Gulf Agri Trade FZCO جلف اجري تريد ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA GULF ANALYTICS - FZE جلف انااليتيكس - م م ح


JAFZA Gulf Application Engineering And Packaging FZE

الخليج للتطبيق الهندسيو التغليف م م ح

France

JAFZA Gulf Arab Food Americana شركة الخليج العربي لالغذية امريكانا

Kuwait

JAFZA Gulf Asia General Trading FZCO جلف اسيا جنيرال تريدنج ش م ح

United Kingdom

JAFZA Gulf Autoparts Trading FZE جلف أوتوبارتس تريدينغ م.م.ح

Spain

JAFZA Gulf Beverages FZE جلف بفرييجز م م ح AustraliaJAFZA Gulf Business Machines الخليج للحاسبات اآللية

(قسم الحاسب اآللي الشخصي)

Bahrain

JAFZA Gulf Business Relations FZCO جلف بزنس ريالشنـز شم ح

Ukraine

JAFZA Gulf Carpet International FZE الخليج العالمية للسجاد م م ح

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA Gulf Cutlery Industries FZCO جلف لصناعة السكاكين ش م ح


JAFZA Gulf D. T. H. LDC جـلف دي تي اتـش ال دي سي

Kuwait

JAFZA Gulf Development Systems Limited

أنظمة الخليج لالنماء المحدودة

India

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JAFZA Gulf Distribution Management FZCO

جلف دستربيوشن منجمنت ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Gulf Drilling Supply FZE جلف دريلينج سبالي م م ح

Azerbaijan

JAFZA Gulf Environment & Waste FZE جلف انفايرنمنت اند ويست م م ح

Kuwait

JAFZA Gulf Evertech FZCO إفرتك الخليجية ش م ح EgyptJAFZA Gulf Feed Mill Company شركة أعالف الخليج United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Gulf Fencing Industry الخليج لصناعة السياج United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Gulf Ferrous Resources جلف فيروس ريسورسز United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA Gulf Fire Fighting Equipments

FZEالخليج لمعدات مكافحة الحريق م م ح

India

JAFZA Gulf First Shipping & Logistics (L.L.C) (Branch)

جلف فيرست للشحن واألمداد (ش.ذ.م.م) (فرع)

India

JAFZA GULF FITNESS CENTER جلف فيتنيس سنتر United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gulf Flavours & Food Ingredients FZCO

جلف فلفورز اند فود انقريدينز ش م ح

United Kingdom

JAFZA Gulf Food Industries Company (California Garden).

الشركة الخليجية للصناعات الغذائية ( كاليفورنيا جاردن)

Kuwait

JAFZA Gulf Foundations أساسات الخليج United Kingdom

JAFZA Gulf Gas & Energy FZE الخليج للغاز و الطاقة مم ح

Egypt

JAFZA Gulf Geophysics FZCO جلف جيوفيسيكز ش م ح

China

JAFZA Gulf Green Tech FZE جلف غرين تيك م م ح IranJAFZA Gulf Imports & Exports Company شركة الخليج لالستيراد

والتصديرUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gulf Industrial Supply FZE الخليج الصناعية لإلمدادات م م ح

France

JAFZA Gulf Industrial Water FZCO جلف اندستريال ووتر ش م ح

Germany

JAFZA Gulf Inject (L.L.C.) شركة جلف انجيكت ( ذ. م. م)


JAFZA Gulf Integral Solutions FZCO جلف انتيجريت سلوشنزش م ح

Venezuela

JAFZA Gulf Jewel Commercial Agencies FZCO

جوهرة الخليج للوكاالت التجارية ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Gulf Laboratory Services خدمات الخليج للمختبرات


JAFZA Gulf Legumes Company شركة الخليج للبقوليات United Arab Emirates

JAFZA GULF LINE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MACHINERY TRADING FZE

جلف الين هيفي اكويبمنت ميشينيري تريدينج م م ح


JAFZA Gulf Line International Limited جلف الين انترناشيونال ليمتد


JAFZA Gulf Lingtop FZCO جلف الينجتوب ش م ح ChinaJAFZA Gulf Machine FZE جلف ماشين م م ح IranJAFZA Gulf Machinery FZE جلف ماشينري م م ح KenyaJAFZA Gulf Mauser جلف ماوسر JordanJAFZA Gulf Medical Instruments FZE جلف ميديكال

انسترومينتز م م حFrance

JAFZA Gulf Metal Craft G.M.C (L.L.C) معادن الخليج الفنية جي ام سي (ش.ذ.م.م)

Austria

JAFZA Gulf Navigation Group FZCO مجموعة الخليج للمالحة ش م ح


JAFZA Gulf Nut Trading FZE خليج الجوز للتجارة م م ح

Libya

JAFZA Gulf Ocean Electrical Trading FZCO

جلف اوشن لتجارة الكترونيات ش.م.ح


JAFZA Gulf OceanBridge Trading FZCO جلف اوشن بريدج تريدنغ ش م ح

Kuwait

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JAFZA Gulf Oil & Gas FZE نفط وغاز الخليج م م ح PanamaJAFZA Gulf Oil Middle East Limited (Jebel

Ali Branch)جلف أويل ميدل ايست ليمتد (فرع جبل علي)

Cayman Islands

JAFZA GULF OIL TANKING FZE جلف أويل تانكينغ م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gulf Pacific FZE جلف باسفيك م م ح United Kingdom

JAFZA Gulf Packaging Industry (.L.L.C.) مصنع الخليج للتغليف ( ش. ذ. م. م )


JAFZA Gulf Paper Manufacturing FZCO الخليج لصناعة الورق ش م ح

Kuwait

JAFZA Gulf Pearl Group Trading FZCO مجموعة درة الخليج للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Gulf Pearl International FZE جلف بيرل انترناشيونال م م ح

China

JAFZA GULF PEC TRADING FZE جلف بيك تريدنغ م م ح ChinaJAFZA Gulf Perlite Products FZE جلف بيراليت برودكتس

م م حGreece

JAFZA Gulf Petro Gas بتروغاز الخليج Saudi ArabiaJAFZA Gulf Petrochem Middle East FZE جلف بتروجم ميدل

ايست م م حIndia

JAFZA GULF PLASTIC FZE الخليج للبالستيك م م ح IranJAFZA Gulf Polymers FZE الخليج بوليمرز م م ح United

KingdomJAFZA Gulf Ports International FZCO موانىء الخليج العالمية

ش م حUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gulf Refining Company شركة جلف ريفاننغ NetherlandsJAFZA Gulf Scientific Corporation شركة الخليج العلمية JordanJAFZA Gulf Seafood (L.L.C.) الخليج لآلكالت البحرية

(ش.ذ.م.م)United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gulf Shipchandlers (L.L.C.) الخليج لتموين وخدمات البواخر ( ذ.م. م )


JAFZA Gulf Solvents Trading FZCO شركة جلف سولفنتس التجارية ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Gulf Sondex FZCO جلف سوندكس ش م ح


JAFZA Gulf Sources FZCO جلف سورسز ش م ح Hong KongJAFZA Gulf Status Trading FZE جلف ستاتس تريدنج م

م حKazakhstan

JAFZA Gulf Steel Strands FZE جلف ستيل ستراندز م م ح


JAFZA Gulf Steel Supply FZCO الخليج لتجهيز الفوالذ شم ح

Germany

JAFZA Gulf Tableware Manufacturing FZCO

الخليج لصناعة ادوات المائدة ش م ح

Jordan

JAFZA Gulf Tex Machine FZCO جلف تكس ماشين ش م ح

Pakistan

JAFZA Gulf Trade Link FZCO جلف تريد لينك ش م ح JordanJAFZA Gulf Turk Trading FZCO جلف تورك للتجارة ش

م حTurkey

JAFZA Gulf Walling FZCO جلف وولينغ ش م ح AustraliaJAFZA Gulf Well Solutions FZCO جلف ويل سلوشن ش م

حIndia

JAFZA Gulf Worldwide Bearings FZE جلف وورلدوايد بييرنجز م م ح

India

JAFZA Gulf Worldwide Distribution FZE جلف وورلدوايد دستربيوشن م م ح

India

JAFZA Gulf Worldwide Logistics (L.L.C.) جلف وورلدوايد لوجستكس (ش.ذ.م.م)


JAFZA Gulfimex FZCO جلفيمكس ش م ح KazakhstanJAFZA GulfNav Ship Management FZE جلف ناف إلدارة

السفن م م حUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gulfree Global Development FZCO

مجموعة جلفري العالمية للتطوير ش م ح

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA Gulfship FZE سفينة الخليج م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Gundlach Packaging DMCC Dubai غوندلتش باكيجينغ United Arab

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Branch م.د.م.س فرع دبى EmiratesJAFZA G-Union International Co. شركة جي - يونيون

إنترناشيونالIran

JAFZA SDC FZE إس دي سي م م ح RussiaJAFZA SDC International اس دي سي العالمية FranceJAFZA SDV UAE (LLC) (BRANCH) أس دي في أ. ع. م

( شّ ذ م م ) ( فرعUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA SEA BORDERS FZE الحدود البحرية م م ح United Kingdom

JAFZA Sea Bridge FZE سي بردج م م ح LebanonJAFZA Sea Hawk International (LLC)

Branchصقور البحر العالمية (ش.م.م) فرع


JAFZA SEA PRINCE CLEARING & SHIPPING CO (L.L.C) (BRANCH)

شركة امير البحار للتخليص )والشحن )ذ.م.م( )فرع


JAFZA Sea Shell Marine Engineering Co. شركة سي شل مارين انجينرنج

Iran

JAFZA Sea Shell Middle East FZCO سى شيل ميدل ايست ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Sea Stallion FZE سي استاليون م م ح United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Sea Trans Corp FZE سي ترانس كورب م م ح

Uzbekistan

JAFZA Seaalk International FZCO سيالك انترناشيونال ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA SEABORNE EXPRESS (LLC) (BRANCH)

شيبون اكسبريس (ش.ذ.م.م)(فرع)


JAFZA Seabrook Marine International سيبروك مارين الدولية United Kingdom

JAFZA Seafarer Restaurant سيفارير رستورانت United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Seafood International One FZCO سيفود انترناشيونال وانش م ح

Thailand

JAFZA Seafood International Two FZCO سيفود انترناشيونال تو ش م ح

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA SeAH Steel Middle East Office سياه للحديد مكتب الشرق األوسط

South Korea

JAFZA SEALWELD CORPORATION سيلويلد كوربوريشن CanadaJAFZA Seaway International FZCO سي واي انترناشيونال

ش م حIndia

JAFZA Seaworks FZE سي وركس م م ح New ZealandJAFZA Sebang Global Battery Co سيبانغ جلوبال باتري كو South KoreaJAFZA Seco Tools سيكو توولس SwedenJAFZA Segmo International Limited سيغمو العالمية

المحدودةGreece

JAFZA Select Restaurant & Mini Market مطعم وبقالة سيليكت United Arab Emirates

JAFZA Selected Seeds سلكتد سيدس AustraliaJAFZA Selector Trading FZE سليكتور للتجارة م م ح IranJAFZA Selftech Worldwide Ltd. سيلفتك وورلدوايد لمتد IranJAFZA Selkar Trading FZE سيلكار للتجارة م م ح TurkeyJAFZA SELT Marine Middle East FZCO سلت مرين ميدل ايست

ش م حKuwait

JAFZA SEMAF TRADING FZE سيماف للتجارة م م ح EgyptJAFZA Semaphore Group Ltd. مجموعة سيمافور

المحدودةVirgin Islands, British

JAFZA Sem-Co FZE سم - كو م م ح GermanyJAFZA Semhar Trading FZCO سيمهار للتجارة ش م ح EritreaJAFZA Sendan International FZCO سندان الدولية ش م ح South KoreaJAFZA Senko Advanced Components

(MENA) FZCOسنكو أدفانسد كومبونينتس (مينا) ش مح

United Kingdom

JAFZA Senora Trading Company شركة سينورا للتجارة Virgin Islands, British

JAFZA Sensa Homecare FZE سنسا هوم كير م م ح United States Of America

JAFZA Sentrus International FZE سنتروس انترناشيونال United States

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Shareholder %


م م ح Of AmericaJAFZA Sephora Middle East FZE سيفورا ميديل ايست

م م حSwitzerland

JAFZA Seralco FZCO. سيرالكو ش م ح IranJAFZA Sercel Dubai سيرسيل دبي FranceJAFZA SERGAZY TRADING FZE سيرجيزي تريدينج م م


JAFZA Serial I Tech ME Pte سيريل آي تك ام اي بي تي اي


JAFZA Servex (M.E.) Limited سيرفيكس (الشرق األوسط) المحدودة

Taiwan

JAFZA Servomax International FZE سيرفوماكس انترناشيونال م م ح

India

JAFZA SERVOTECH SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LLC (BRANCH)

سيرفوتيك شيبينج اند لوجيستيكس ش ذ م )م )فرع


JAFZA SES Smart Energy Solutions FZCO اس إي اس سمارت انرجي سوليوشنز ش م ح

Lebanon

JAFZA Setit Trading FZCO ستيت للتجارة ش م ح EritreaJAFZA SETS FZCO سيتس ش م ح LebanonJAFZA Seven Emirates Investment L.L.C

(Branch) سفن اميرتس لالستثمارش.ذ.م.م (فرع)


JAFZA Seven Emirates Investment L.L.C (Branch) 2

سفن اميرتس لالستثمار2ش ذ م ح فرع


JAFZA Seven Hills Impex FZCO سفن هيلز إمبكس ش م ح

India

JAFZA Seven Seas Corporation Ltd البحارالسبع كوربوريشنالمحدودة


JAFZA Severn Glocon FZE سيفرن جلوكون م م ح United Kingdom

JAFZA Severn Gulf FZCO سيفيرن جلف ش م ح United Kingdom

JAFZA Severn Valve Solutions FZCO سيفرن فالف سليوشن ش م ح

Ireland

JAFZA SEW EURODRIVE FZE سيو يورودرايف م م ح GermanyJAFZA Sffeco Global FZE سفيكو جلوبال م م ح United Arab

EmiratesJAFZA SGB International FZE اس جي بي

انترناشيونال م م حUnited Arab Emirates

JAFZA SGE Power FZE إس جي ئي باور م م ح United States Of America

JAFZA SGS Gulf Limited. أس جي أس جلف ليمتد

Switzerland

JAFZA SGS MIDDLE EAST FZE اس جي اس ميدل ايست م م ح

Switzerland

JAFZA SGS Near East FZCO اس جي اس نير ايست ش م ح

Switzerland

JAFZA Shaaban Brothers FZCO شعبان برذرز ش م ح United States Of America

JAFZA Shabeeb Al Ghurery General Trading FZE

شبيب الغريري جنرال تريدنج م م ح

Saudi Arabia

JAFZA Shacman FZE شاكمان م م ح ChinaJAFZA Shafa Al Nahdah Building

Contracting (LLC) Branchشفا النهضة لمقاوالت البناء (ش.ذ.م.م.) فرع


JAFZA Shafa International Construction FZCO

شركة شفا انترناشيونالكونستركشن ش م ح

Yemen

JAFZA Shafaq International FZE شفق انترناشيونال م م ح

Azerbaijan

JAFZA Shafek & Zeki Trading FZCO شفيق وزكي للتجارة ش م ح

Iraq

JAFZA SHAHG TRADING FZE شاج تريدنغ م م ح PakistanJAFZA Shahin International Trading

FZCO شاهين للتجارة العالمية ش م ح

Iran

JAFZA Shahinat FZCO شاحنات ش م ح United Kingdom

JAFZA Shahjee Trading FZE شاهجي تريدنغ م م ح PakistanJAFZA Shahriyar Trading FZCO شهريار تريدنج ش م ح India

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Shareholder %


JAFZA Shaiman Trading FZE شايمان تريدنغ م م ح AlgeriaJAFZA Shakar Trading FZCO شكر تريدنغ ش م ح SyriaJAFZA Shaksy International FZCO شقصي الدولية ش م ح OmanJAFZA SHAMALI PARTS DISTRIBUTION -

FZCOشمالي بارتس ديستريبوشن - ش م ح


JAFZA Shams Al Gufran Trading FZE شمس الغفران للتجارة م م ح

Iraq

JAFZA Shams Al Sahra FZCO شمس الصحراء ش م ح AzerbaijanJAFZA Shams Company Limited. شركة شمس

المحدودةUnited Kingdom

JAFZA Shams FZCO شامس ش م ح BulgariaJAFZA Shandong Tobacco Middle East

General Trading FZEشاندونغ توباكو ميدل ايست جنرال تريدنغ م مح

China

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INDIA

Document –WT/TPR/G/338 Page 46-47, Paragraph – 3.3.2

Question:United Arab Emirates is requested to provide information on the SPS-based standards (maximum residual limits (MRLs) on the active ingredients (AI) in foods and feeds) which are aligned at two levels; one International (Codex) and the second with EU’s MRL standard.Table 1 Number of MRL Limit on Active Ingredients of UAE

Products of India's Export Interest Codex EUVariation in terms of

Count AI MRLs (CODEX and EU)

Barley, grain 38 43 5Beet, sugar, root 32 38 6Cardamom 1 10 9Chickpea 34 249 215Coconut 5 10 5Coffee bean, green 3 16 13Corn, grain 50 65 15Cucumber 72 80 8Cumin, seed 1 12 11Garlic, bulb 16 62 46Guar 10 114 104Lentil 32 106 74Mango 12 27 15Milk 109 255 146Mustard seed (oilseed ) 6 25 19Mustard seed (spice ) 3 17 14Nut, cashew 36 42 6Nut, walnut, English (Persian) 45 50 5Peanut 36 53 17Pepper (spice) 1 10 9Saffron 1 12 11Sesame, seed 4 24 20Soybean 47 130 83Spearmint 8 44 36Sugar cane 12 30 18Tea, leaves 4 7 3Turmeric, root 10 52 42Count of Active Ingredients(AI) 628 1583 955

Source: Global MRLs database,(http://www.globalmrl.com/).

1. Is the information contained in the table above is correct? Information in the above table not related to the UAE MRLs, as UAE is harmonized with the Codex standards, it’s related to the European MRLs limit.

2. Did the UAE notify the harmonization effort with EU to the WTO under transparency provision of the SPS agreement? There is no harmonization with the EU, please refer to UAE standard # UAE.S CAC/MRL 1:2013. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in agricultural. And food products, it is adoption of the CODEXS standard # CAC/MRL 1.

3. Were these additional 955 active ingredients restriction notified to the SPS Committee?Question not valid, please refer to answer of Q1.

http://www.globalmrl.com/

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Document – WT/TPR/S/338

Page –47, Paragraph – 3.71

BackgroundIn the period under review, the UAE concluded bilateral arrangements on SPS matters with the Republic of Korea, Ethiopia, Argentina, Uruguay, Poland, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Morocco, and Sultanate of Oman.

Question:

Could UAE provide details scope and coverage of these bilateral agreements?

These memorandums of understandings are of a general framework nature with a view to strengthen cooperation to facilitate cooperation and future trade for the interest of the parties on various aspects including; sustainability, researches, exchange of information and trades. That memorandum of understandings should be available upon request through the official channels.

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MOROCCO

1. What are the main sectors and projects that contrbuite to build up a knowledge based economy in the UAE?

The UAE government has set the targeted sectors, which include, but not limited to:1- Industry2- Technology3- Aerospace4- Transportation5- Healthcare6- Education7- Renewable energy

For further details please visit http://www.vision2021.ae/.

http://www.vision2021.ae/

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JAPAN

Secretariat Report

1) The proposed amendment of the Anti-Counterfeiting Law has been deliberated since 2014, it is reported that such proposed amendment has already passed the National Council. We would like to know the status of such amendment, including, if any, schedule of entry into force thereof. If possible, we would like to have the latest text of such amendment in English.

The Ministry of Economy has taken this issue into consideration when a new law on Anti Commercial Fraud law was formulated. The law in its Article (3) has stated clearly that Counterfeited goods will be destructed, with very clear differentiation in the treatment between the counterfeited goods and those do not meet or match the standards. Also, Based on this article, executive regulations will issued on the destruction of the counterfeited goods. This is in compliance with The UAE commitments under TRIPS Agreement in WTO. The new law has been approved and issued and we will provide Japan with a copy of the Law.

2) Some of Japanese companies that suffer from counterfeit products overseas have been regularly conducting market raid actions against counterfeits in UAE and other Middle East countries. As one of the largest transit hub ports, UAE is also considered as one of the transit hubs of counterfeit products in the region. However, generally, Japanese companies often mention the limited number of customs seizure cases in UAE, considering its huge amount of freights. We would like to know the policy and future plan on strengthening the border measure in UAE, in particular the latest treatment of passing cargoes containing counterfeit products which had generally been re-exported to the final destination.

Please refer to our reply to question 1. Moreover , the UAE has worked with different national agencies, international organizations, international customs administrations, as well as the private sector to fight counterfeiting and illicit trade trafficking. The UAE is a major transit hub port and therefore ensures that the supply chain passing through the UAE is secure. Customs is entitled to take measures at the border to prevent violations of IPRs both under the UAE’s IPR laws and customs regulations as well as have the right to seize and destroy illegal goods. The GCC is reviewing the GCC Common Customs Law to include a new text on “Importation or Exportation of Fake or Counterfeit Goods” to the existing Article 143 pertaining to what is deems as smuggling.

3) With regard to the seized goods at the border, some Japanese companies mentioned that it had been shipped back to the country of origin. We would like to know your current approach to ensure the disposal instead of the “ship back”.

In reference to Article 145 of the GCC Common Customs Law the following penalties are given for smuggling prohibited goods (without prejudice to any higher penalty provided for in other regulations):

- A fine not less than the value of the goods, but not more than three times the value and an imprisonment for not less than six months, but not to exceed three years or either of them.

- Confiscation of the means of transportation and the tools and materials used in smuggling, excluding public means of transportation, unless they are intended or hired for smuggling purposes, or imposing a fine equivalent to their value when goods are not seized.

- The penalty may be doubled if the offence is repeated.

According to the issue of trade mark infringement the Trade Mark Law is fully implemented and the court in the criminal cases applies the articles 37 and 38 of the law and each case is treated on its own merits and specificities and the penalty could go up to AED 100000 or imprisonment up to three years.

4) Especially in Dubai, Japanese companies generally mention that Dubai criminal court tends to impose the low amount of penalty for IPR(trademark) infringement, regardless of size of infringement, seriousness and maliciousness of the infringer (We heard the amount of penalty generally 5,000 DH, which is the statutory minimum in Trademark Law Article 37). Though this tendency may not apply to all cases, we would like to know the practice of calculating penalties for?

Please refer to our reply to question 3.According to the issue of trade mark infringement the Trade Mark Law is fully implemented and the court in the criminal cases applies the articles 37 and 38 of

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the law and each case is treated on its own merits and specificities and the penalty could go up to AED 100000 or imprisonment up to three years.

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REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Secretariat Report

1) Recently, six countries of GCC including the UAE, and Yemen, have announced their plan through GSO (Gulf Standardization Organization) to introduce a new technical regulation on low voltage electrical equipment and appliances (Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances). Additionally, in November 2014, ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) announced a new technical regulation on cosmetics and personal care products, under which all cosmetics products in UAE market are required to obtain certification by the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS). In order to alleviate compliance costs of business, Korea would like to request UAE to recognize the conformity assessment results that are provided by conformity assessment bodies (e.g., testing laboratories or certification bodies) of other WTO Members, in ways such as by allowing those conformity assessment bodies to be registered at the UAE’s regulatory authority, or by accepting test results from testing laboratories in other Members’ territories.

The conformity assessment results of CABs will be accepted by UAE if the standards used for testing is the same as the UAE/GSO standards. Furthermore, the CABs can apply for registration, accreditation and notification to ESMA conformity assessment schemes so that the Certificates issued by CABs will be recognized by ESMA/UAE Authorities.

2) It is our understanding that at least one of the following three (3) requirements should be met to participate in procurement projects by UAE’s federal or emirates governments:

a. A foreign manufacturer that has a UAE national commercial agent in the UAE;

b. A foreign company that has established a branch company in the UAE and has contracted a national service agent; and

c. A foreign company that has established a joint venture with a UAE national partner (with UAE partner’s share greater than 51%).

As a result, foreign companies are subject to administrative and financial burden in forms such as finding out proper partners or agents. Therefore, Korea would like to ask UAE whether and when it considers to join the WTO GPA, or to revise its current procurement requirements?

The UAE National Committee on WTO comprising the concerned stakeholders from both public and private sectors headed by HE Minister of Economy and based on its mandate has formed a national technical team on government procurement which has among its duties to study and assess and the government procurement sector developments at the multilateral level and domestically in UAE. The technical team may assess this matter in the future.

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MALAYSIA

Secretariat Report

1) Given the UAE is already a party to the Information Technology Agreement, Malaysia would like to know if UAE intends to join an expanded ITA concluded by some Members including Malaysia at the recent MC10.

The UAE is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the members of the GCC apply a common customs law. Joining such an agreement requires coordination of implementation of the expanded ITA by all GCC members.

2) Malaysia would like to know should there be any specific timeline of depositing her instrument of acceptance of the Trade Facilitation Agreement to the WTO.

The UAE deposited its instrument of acceptance with the WTO Secretariat on 18 April 2016. It was the first country in the Arab region to deposit its instrument of acceptance.

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UKRAINE

Secretariat Report

1) Could the United Arab Emirates kindly clarify the procedure for accreditation of the Halal certifiers? What are the legal grounds for accreditation and its cancellation? What is the timeframe for the accreditation procedure and validity of the accreditation? In the context of the above Ukraine expresses concerns on the accreditation cancellation and non-recognition of the Halal food products certificate, issued by the Halal Certification and Research Center in Ukraine.

Step 1 - Application form: The customers are required to use the appropriate application form (CG-01-11 for HCBs certifying the slaughter houses or CG-01-12 for certifying the product(s);), fill them completely with accurate information, attach the documents as per the check list and forward it to the below E mail ID after the application is duly signed and stamped

Step 2 – Acceptance of application and payment of Fees: ESMA will study the application and if it is acceptable then the customer will be informed about the mode of payment of the initial registration fees. The customer shall make the payment only at this stage and send the copy of the receipt of payment to us. After ensuring that the customer has made payment as per the instructions, ESMA will forward the application to one of the approved accreditation bodies and the customer is informed about the same

Step 3 - Accreditation: The customer shall contact the approved accreditation body, to which its application is forwarded by ESMA (see step 2), and complete all the formalities and the procedures of accreditation of the approved accreditation body. The customer shall get the accreditation from the above mentioned accreditation body within six months from the date of initial registration.

Step 4 – Completion of Registration: On successful completion of accreditation the customer shall come back to ESMA in order to obtain the registration certificate after the payment of required registration certificate fees.

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NEW ZEALAND

Secretariat Report

1 Economic Environment

WT/TPR/S/338, section 1, page 11, para 1.3

1) What is the timeframe for the drafting and implementation of the new Foreign Investment Law?It is at advanced stage in the pipeline of the legislative domestic approval procedure and it is expected to be fully approved before the end of the year.

2) What sectors will the new Foreign Investment Law open for 100% foreign ownership?The law did not specify the sectors but it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors.

1 Economic EnvironmentWT/TPR/S/338, section 1, page 12, para 1.9

3) Can the UAE provide further details on the proposed VAT and its coverage, including possible exemptions and the likely timeframe for its implementation?

As indicated in the Ministry of Finance website, VAT is likely to be introduced across the UAE on January 1st 2018, the rate will be low and likely to be 5%. VAT, as a general consumption tax, will apply to the majority of transactions in goods and services. A limited number of reliefs may be granted. For more information please visit: http://www.mof.gov.ae/.

2.4 Investment Regime

WT/TPR/S/338, section 2.3.3.4, page 29, para 2.51

4) Under the proposed new Foreign Investment Law, in which industry sectors is the UAE considering relaxing the requirement of a UAE National Agent for branches?

The new draft of the foreign investment law does not deal with the national agent for branches since this is considered as part of the companies’ law.

3.3.2 Sanitary and phytosanitary requirements

WT/TPR/S/338, section 3.3.2, page 47, para 3.69

5) Can the UAE provide further details on the current status and process for the GCC food guide? Will there be a consultation period for feedback?

The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members.

The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council.

3.3.5 Competition policy and price controls

WT/TPR/S/338, section 3.3.5.1, page 50, para 3.89

6) What is the proposed definition of ‘small and medium-sized enterprises’ for the purposes of Article 4(3) of the Competition Law, as defined by the Council of Ministers?

There is no definition issued by the Cabinet on the definition of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises with reference to Article 4(3) of the Competition Law. However, it should be noted that the UAE has an open and free economy and that applies fully to the SME. However, there are certain segments in the UAE society such as women living in rural areas who deserve to be supported and encouraged by governmental policies in order to enable them to succeed as an entrepreneur in the first period of setting up the business. In such cases, the competition law


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applies to such very limited cases. But with regards to the vast majority of SMEs in the UAE, they enjoy free and dynamic competitive market, which is fully governed by the market mechanisms.

7) What percentage of the UAE economy is comprised of small and medium-sized enterprises?

Approximately 94% of companies in UAE are SMEs and this percentage will increase in the coming years.

8) What steps does the UAE government take to maintain a competitive market in the SME sector in the UAE?

The UAE government takes several measures and steps to maintain a competitive market for the SME sector in UAE that includes:

1. The legislative approach: whereby SMEs that do not abide by the market mechanisms, face penalties or even get their license revoked.

2. All SMEs are free to enter into business transactions with each other or with governmental entities or with international entrepreneurs as long as the laws of UAE or other countries are not violated.

3. The SME sector in UAE is highly vital and dynamic and the UAE government intends to introduce various incentives in cooperation with the private sector to increase completion among SMS, especially in the leading economic sectors in UAE such as healthcare and education.

4. The UAE government has initiative many incentives to encourage SMEs to become more innovative in the services they provide to their clients and in the products they produce. In fact, the UAE government believes that the more the SME sector is competitive, the more the UAE will be able to attract leading international entrepreneurs and FDI as SMEs and innovation make two major pillars of the UAE efforts to move toward knowledge economy.

WT/TRP/S/338, section 3.3.5.2, page 52

9) New Zealand welcomed the UAE’s fuel subsidy reforms last year, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to improve efficiencies, encourage people to think about energy usage, and lower fuel consumption. In this context, is the UAE considering implementing any wider subsidy reforms?

The UAE is pursuing continuously the reforms on all fronts of its economy to cope with economic and developments changes globally and regionally and the fuel subsidy reform is part of the overall continuous reform which includes other sectors like electricity and water.

10) Noting the UAE’s impressive commitment to fuel subsidy reform, promoting renewable energy, and ultimately reducing dependencies on oil, has the UAE considered pledging its support to the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform communique? The Communique calls for policy transparency, ambitious reform, and targeted support (for those who need it) to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.

The UAE is committed to fuel subsidy reform and introduced many initiatives on renewable energy and attaches strong emphasis on the sustainable development goals of the UN.

UAE will take into consideration to study the communique of the fossil fuel subsidy reform in coordination with the various stakeholders at the domestic level.

4.1.3 Policies

WT/TPR/S/338, section 4.1.3, page 62, para 4.7

11) Can the UAE please provide further details on the agricultural policy document, including key provisions that it is likely to focus on, and the responsible Ministry for this (following the recent Ministry reshuffle in February)?

As agricultural policy is still under preparation to this date, the policy will be published with all details when it is prepared as final draft. The responsible ministry is the ministry of Climate Change and Environment.

4.1.4 Fisheries

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WT/TPR/S/338, section 4.1.4, page 64 and 65, paras 4.14, 4.17 and 4.23

12) When did the provision of boat engines by the government to the traditional fisheries sector begin, and for how long will it be provided? Will this support be notified to the SCM committee, and if so, when?

The provision of boat engines by the government of UAE started years ago and is still ongoing. Moreover, the ministry of climate change and environment is providing the engines support to the fisheries sector in order to improve the current situation and to insure that all fishermen in the sector uses environmental friendly engines to lower the gas emission on the environment. However, the support is not in a yearly basis for a fishermen and it may be provided every three years based on some specific criteria, and in some cases this support is offered to low-income fishermen.

13) Can the UAE outline the measures it takes to ensure that this support does not contribute to overfishing or overcapacity?

The government support of environmental friendly boat engines does not contribute to overfishing or overcapacity.as UAE is governed by various laws and legislations concerning Exploitation, Protection and Development of the Living Aquatic Resources , it also bans fishing specific demersal fishes in spawning season additionally other legislations regarding the fishing gears specifications for maintenance purposes and sustainable on growing aims.

Government Report

8.5 Fiscal Policy

WT/TPR/G/338, section 8.5, page 10, paragraphs 8.14

14) Can the UAE elaborate further on the areas covered by these legislative updates and how these will achieve objectives to strengthen the UAE’s economic and investment environment?

The UAE is working on series of economic laws and regulations that are relevant to various fields so that to enable a proper environment for carrying out business activities and ensure a full protection of the foreign investment through the foreign investment law as well as providing safeguard to the Industrial activities against unfair trade practices via the federal law on antidumping, safeguards and countervailing measures. On the other hand, the arbitration law will establish a solid legal background for alternative dispute resolution outside the courts so as to take into account the besuiness aspirations for a faster and flexible litigation. Furthermore, the amendment of the federal law No 1 of 1979 regarding industrial affairs is undertaken with the view to simplify the formalities and faciliate the proceedings as well as shortening the deadlines to set up an industrial plant in the UAE. Finally, the amendment of the federal law on regulating and protection of Industrial Property Patents, Fees and Industrial Designs is seeking to establish a climate that encourages innovation and empower the competent authorities to take the necessary measures to protect intellectual property rights in the UAE.

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SINGAPORE

Secretariat Report

1) We note that the Secretariat Report states that the GCC-Singapore FTA entered into force on 1 January 2015. Our understanding is that date of entry into force of the agreement is 1 September 2013 following the ratification of the FTA. We would like to seek confirmation with the UAE on this understanding and to request an amendment to reflect the correct date of entry into force.

It is confirmed that The GCC – Singapore FTA entered into force on January 1st 2015.

2) We note that goods are inspected and examined based on risk assessment and, under Law No. 8 of 2015 on the FCA. We would like to seek more information on the procedures under this regulation and whether companies can ship directly without local agents.

Risk management is used as a means to concentrate on specific high risk consignments and differentiate it from low risk consignments which may not be subject to further investigation (may lead to non-intrusive or intrusive inspection). “The system includes risk assessment systems linked with domestic and regional authorities and international organizations”. The risk assessment is derived from inputs obtained domestically including cooperation with other agencies, regionally with “Regional Intelligence Liaison Office” (MENA RILO), internationally with other Customs departments through exchange of information, and international organizations such as the World Customs Organization’s Customs Enforcement Network (CEN).

3) We note that foreign flagged vessels must have a contract with one of the federal or local governments to operate in UAE waters, and may not carry out cabotage on their own account. Are there plans to lift these restrictions? We would be grateful for the UAE’s clarification on the rationale behind its policy response as well.

AD Ports is open to foreign investment in ports sector either as investor or as Ports Operator.

foreign flag vessels do enjoy similar service levels as domestic vessels. DP world provides services equally to all vessels either domestic vessels or foreign flag vessels. Sharja port (Port Khalid, Port Khourfakkan and Port ALhamriaya) provides services equally to all vessels either domestic vessels or foreign flag vessels. Liberalisation of the participation might be considered in the future.

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AUSTRALIA

Government Report 1) Noting the contribution that increased trade in services and foreign investment can make to innovation, does the UAE intend to liberalise trade in services and foreign investment in renewable energy, transport, education, health, technology, water and space to support its goal of becoming a centre of innovation in these sectors? Can the UAE elaborate on the ‘practical initiatives’ included in the National Innovation Strategy in each of these sectors?

Innovation Priority SectorsThe National Innovation Sector (NIS) focuses on promoting innovation at large, it aims in parallel to lead innovation in 7 primary national sectors, namely renewable and clean energy, transportation, technology, education, health, water and space . A brief description with the practical initiative for each sector is described below:

Renewable and Clean EnergyConsidering the growing demand for energy, it has become a necessity for many countries around the world to innovate in renewable and clean energy; hence the global tendency towards diversifying energy sources and providing future generations with access to sustainable energy that ensures them a better way of life.

The UAE has numerous existing projects relating to renewable and clean energy such as Masdar, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation which collectively set the stage for the UAE to play a leading role in global innovation.

The NIS aims to promote innovation in renewable and clean energy by developing relevant energy industries within the UAE, furthering applied research in renewable and clean energy technology, enhancing the efficiency of energy networks and storage, as well as shifting towards decentralized energy generation through feed-in tariff programs.

TransportationTransportation is one of the key pillars of a well-developed society aiming at an infrastructure that boosts economic growth and enhances productivity. While playing a primary role in facilitating movement from one place to another, transportation eliminates geographical distance and enhances the welfare of societies.

The UAE is at the forefront of the transportation industry worldwide. The successful experience of its national airline companies, Emirates and Etihad, in uniquely reshaping the travel experience is a testament to its national innovative outlook. Over and above, multiple national companies have succeeded up to date in managing varied activities across 75 international airports including ground-handling services, cargo, travel and others. The same applies to maritime transport where the UAE manages 65 seaports across 6 continents.

The NIS aims to promote innovation in transportation by achieving leadership in air and sea transport services and technology, as well as developing and utilizing unmanned vehicles such as drones and unmanned cars and trains. It also calls for the development and implementation of eco-friendly air and sea transportation means underpinned by an infrastructure that caters for electric vehicle charging, besides the manufacturing and maintenance of aircrafts and spare parts.

TechnologyTechnology is of paramount importance in today’s world. Given the primary role it plays in shaping the future, there is a growing need for innovation in technology tools and systems to ensure a better quality of life for everyone.

The UAE has accordingly launched a range of innovative technology initiatives, namely The Smart Government and The Smart City initiatives, which secured it a global leadership position in record time. Moreover, Mubadala wholly owns Global Foundries, the world’s second largest semiconductor manufacturer. In addition, the UAE developed a multitude of advanced technology research centers including: The Institute Center for Microsystems (iMicro), The Institute Center for Smart and Sustainable Systems (iSmart), as well as Khalifa Semiconductor Research Center (KSRC) at Khalifa University.The NIS aims to promote innovation in technology through the development of smart cities, software and applications, as well as the enhancement of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry to improve the quality of services provided. Innovation in technology will

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also be achieved through the manufacturing of advanced technology in areas of global interest like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, nanotechnology and 3D printing, in addition to the quick adoption of future technology trends across various industries.

EducationEducation paves the way for a nation’s social development and future progress, particularly in light of today’s global tendency towards a knowledge-based economy. An advanced education system enhances a nation’s capacity to innovate and create. Hence, the UAE launched a range of innovative projects in the education sector namely Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Learning Program (MBRSLP), established to further advance the UAE’s already accomplished education system, and the Emirates Foundation ‘Think Science’ program aiming at empowering Emirati youth to innovate in all fields of science. In addition, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) launched ‘Emirates Skills’ program which aims to raise awareness of career-based technical education among young Emiratis by organizing competitions, events and technical career activities.

Granted that individuals are at the heart of innovation, the NIS aims to promote innovation in the education sector by introducing creative teaching methods and techniques like Smart Learning, as well as designing and developing innovative curricula that equip pupils with the 21st century skills and knowledge in the fields of science, technology engineering, mathematics and arts. In addition, the NIS will ensure an advanced learning infrastructure supported by the establishment of innovation labs in schools and universities, as well as specialized research centers in universities to promote inventions.

HealthFor a population to be able to participate effectively in the social and economic development of its nation, the majority of individuals should be in good health. Innovation in the health sector is of paramount importance to advanced societies seeking a world-class health system that enhances the quality of life.

The UAE launched a myriad of initiatives to promote innovation in the healthcare sector. Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, for instance, aims to develop pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and life sciences, while the recently established Abu Dhabi Telemedicine Centre offers high quality, confidential medical consultations over the phone. Abu Dhabi is to witness as well the construction of the first anti-cancer drug manufacturing plant in the GCC, besides hosting the first biotechnology innovation incubator in Abu Dhabi University. In addition, The Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park (DuBiotech) is a free zone that provides Life Sciences companies with an ultimate platform to set up their operations in Dubai.

The NIS aims to promote innovation in the delivery of health and therapeutic services using advanced technologies such as robotic surgery and telemedicine techniques. It focuses on developing pharmaceutical industries and biotechnology, and enhancing medical research on the treatment of prevalent diseases, namely diabetes and obesity. Moreover, the NIS aspires to develop advanced health system management technology and promote a healthy lifestyle by deploying smart technology in disease control and prevention, as well as engineering and developing innovative cities and facilities that prompt sports and movement.

WaterAs indicated by multiple studies, water scarcity is becoming one of the biggest globalconcerns with over 880 million people having no access to clean healthy water, 95% of whom are under the age of five.

Given the global water scarcity challenge, the UAE launched an international prize of $1Million for finding sustainable solutions for water shortage all over the world, using solar energy to desalinate and purify water. In this regard, the UAE Water Aid Foundation was launched with the aim of conducting research and studies to support the production of clean water using solar energy. It aims to provide new innovative solutions for millions around the world who suffer from water scarcity and polluted drinking water. Additionally, Masdar Institute Center for Water and Environment (iWater) aims to create knowledge and technologies that address challenges linked to clean water production, climate change and water resource management.

The NIS aims to promote innovation in the water sector by enhancing the production,purification and desalination of water using solar energy, effectively managing water demand in household, industrial and agricultural uses, as well as addressing future regional and global water scarcity challenges.

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SpaceGovernments of developed countries around the world are keen on becoming scientific innovation advocates through the implementation of leading scientific practices and advances in space research.

In the UAE, a total of AED 20 billion was invested in space technologies. Under the leadership of an Emirati pool of experts, the UAE Space Agency was launched in 2014, along with the national project to build and send the first Arabic-Islamic unmanned Probe to Mars by 2021.

Furthermore, the UAE embraces a range of space institutions namely the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) that is currently building KhalifaSat, the first satellite to be built, manufactured and launched to space by Emirati nationals by 2017. Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) is also working on manufacturing and launching its third satellite (Al Yah 3) by the end of 2016. Finally yet importantly, the first largest space centre in the Middle East and North Africa is currently being developed in Abu Dhabi, with the aim of hosting space trips for touristic and scientific research purposes.

Ultimately, the NIS aims to promote space innovations by enhancing research and technology relating to the exploration of celestial bodies such as spaceships, probes and telescopes, besides developing satellite communications technology. It also aspires to deploy the latest space technologies in terrestrial applications, making the UAE one of the leading countries in the field of space research.As for the liberalisation of trade in services and foreign investment in the mentioned sectors in the question, The UAE is continuously establishing partnerships with countries in a form of cooperation agreements and MOUs to develop further those, the UAE areas. Furthermore and On the incentives side, the UAE has many designated specialised free zones to accommodate and hoist foreign companies specialised in these services i.e among many Masdar city is considered a world class free zone with a highly developed infrastructure is hoisting such specialised companies. It also provides further incentives and 100% foreign equity. The same applies for other mentioned sectors .In addition to that, the UAE is in the final phase of issuing a new Federal Law on foreign Investments that will allow up to 100% foreign ownership in various sectors including many of those mentioned sectors. 2) Does the UAE consider that increased trade in education and R&D services, including through liberalisation of these sectors, would support its goal of becoming a Knowledge Economy?The UAE considers increased trade in education and R&D services, including through liberalization in a development friendly manner, as core supporters for the goal of becoming a Knowledge Economy. On that basis, The National Agenda aims for the UAE to be among the best in the world in entrepreneurship as this plays a key role in unlocking the potential of nationals and enables them to be a driving force of the UAE’s economic development through small and medium enterprises in the private sector. Furthermore, the Agenda strives to instill an entrepreneurial culture in schools and universities to foster generations endowed with leadership, creativity, responsibility and ambition. This will allow the UAE to be among the best in the world in ease of doing business, innovation, entrepreneurship and R&D indicators.

Moreover, the Science, Technology and Innovation Higher Policy comprises over 100 initiatives, a number of legislative innovations and policies in investment, technology, education and the financing of the development of a knowledge economy.

The policy includes the establishment of funds for science, research and innovation in the UAE in addition to refocusing investment legislation to encourage technology transfer, support innovation and establish global contractual industrial partnerships. It also includes targets to increase investment on research and development (R&D) in the UAE by threefold and increase the percentage of knowledge workers in the country to 40 per cent by 2021.

In addition, the Science, Technology and Innovation Higher Policy include a set of educational and scientific initiatives that aim to prepare leaders to align with the developmental changes anticipated for the UAE. The policy aims to redouble the focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in all UAE educational institutions.

The policy will establish research centres in all UAE universities, focusing on innovation as the main factor in evaluating both public and private schools. The Policy establishes offices for technology transfer in all universities in the UAE to facilitate the transfer of advanced knowledge.

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The policy will also establish programmes for graduates in basic and applied research and drive cooperation between universities and the private sector in the fields of science, technology and innovation.

The initiatives stemming from the Science, Technology and Innovation Higher Policy also include providing national strategic support to various advanced industries, including space research and specialised aviation industries. The Policy provides a number of investment and legislative incentives to attract global pharmaceutical industries to the UAE by facilitating contractual partnerships with local factories.

The technological and scientific initiatives also include establishing centres for energy storage solutions, expanding solar energy research programmes and launching a national programme for water desalination using advanced technologies. In addition, the Policy establishes specialised innovation complexes in technology, auto industry techniques and spare parts, as well as building national R&D programmes in the fields of robotics and genome research. The policy also re-stated the UAE's commitment to the promotion of the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

The policy includes new legislative frameworks to protect intellectual property and copyrights, attract scientists and researchers to the UAE's academic and research institutions and facilitate the easy movement of advanced scientific equipment and resources into the UAE.

As for the liberalization, The UAE considers that increased trade in education and R&D services, including through liberalization of these sectors, would support its goals of becoming knowledge economy and would consider further liberalization in the future. This is one of the driving forces for the UAE to host a large number of well-known universities including those from Australia which was established on the basis of what has been presented in our reply to question 1.Please refer to it.

Secretariat Report 3) A Foreign Investment Law has been discussed in the UAE for some time – does the UAE have a time-frame for lifting the 49 per cent foreign equity cap for investments outside designated free trade zones? To what extent would the UAE consider that lifting the foreign equity cap would support its economic goals of enhancing the role of the private sector, liberalising its economy, diversifying its product and export base and encouraging competition?The UAE believes that lifting up the 49 per cent foreign equity cap on some sectors of interest for the country as part of its vision and plans for investment outside the designated free zones has a positive impact on the economy. The UAE has taken that into consideration in its new draft foreign investment to lift up this cap on various economic sectors with a firm belief that it would enhance and support its economic goals and the diversification of the sources of the economy while encouraging competition and strengthening the role of the private sector .4) Given the prevalence of state ownership in the oil and gas, telecommunications and services sectors, has the UAE considered the benefits of permitting 100% foreign equity in these sectors outside the free trade zones as part of the new Foreign Investment Law, noting that doing so may increase foreign investment, promote competition, increase efficiency, reduce costs for consumers and promote further diversification of the economy? To what extent would the UAE consider that according national treatment to foreign investors would help to attract further foreign investment? Can the UAE indicate which sectors are being considered for liberalisation under the Foreign Investment Law and associated regulations? Would METS companies be eligible for exemptions from Federal Industry Law ownership requirements, in relation to projects related to the extraction and refining of raw materials other than oil and gas?The UAE in its new Foreign Investment Law has designated various sectors which allow the foreign ownership up to 100% and outside the Free zones.

As for the sectors which are being considered for liberalisation under the draft foreign investment law , though the draft law did not yet specify the sectors ,it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors.

The UAE gas and oil sector is excluded on the basis of the UAE constitution, Article 23 which refers to the ownership of the natural resources in each Emirate as a property of that emirate. Therefore, the federal government could not commit itself to any matter that contradicts the constitution.

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As for the extraction and refining of raw materials other than oil and gas, this is under the jurisdiction of each Emirate on the basis of Article 23 of the constitution; therefore companies are eligible to apply for the local government which has the right to issue a license in relation to such projects. On the telecommunication sector, the UAE has submitted a conditional offer under the DDA negotiations liberalising the Telecom sector. The Telecommunications Sector is governed by Federal Law No 3 of 2003, Regarding the organisation of the Telecommunications Sector, as amended. According to the telecommunications law, no person may perform a Regulated Activity unless licensed to do so by the TRA (see article 31); and according to article 29, the TRA can only issue licences to juridical entities which acquire the nationality of the state pursuant to the provisions of Federal Law No (8) of 1984 regarding Commercial Companies, as amended. Hence, the degree of foreign ownership in licensees is limited to a maximum of 49% by the provisions of Federal Law No 8 of 1984 and not by the Telecommunications Law and this this requirement also applies in the Free Zones established in the UAE. It is worth noting that the Telecommunications sector is privatized in the sense that the two full-scale licensees in the UAE are both public joint stock companies partially owned by the UAE government (Etisalat 60 % and EITC 40%). Etisalat has recently increased the proportion of foreign owned shares to 20%.5) Can the UAE advise on its plans to phase in controls on public wage bill growth and government spending?

6) Given the UAE’s role as a regional entrepôt, does the UAE collect data on the value, origin and destination of re-exports and transhipped goods?

The UAE works on special trade data (direct trade and free zones). For re-exports, the data is available for the value and the destination. As for transshipment and transit, statistics will include value, origin, and destination (currently in the final stages of unifying the collection of such data).7) With respect to the Ministry of Economy’s role in enacting and modernising economic legislation, can the UAE advise of the forward agenda for economic legislation? There are a number of economic legislations that have been amended or newly enacted as mentioned in the report since the last revision. This process is dynamic, the Ministry of Economy in cooperation with other Ministries and Federal and local Authorities is looking towards the modernisation of some of the economic legislations to meet the UAE Vision 2021 and various developmental plans. One very important piece of legislation to be finalised is the foreign investment law. Current laws and regulations need to be amended and upgraded so as to meet the new economic changes at the international level especially those related to the new technologies and innovation. Also, the industrial sector needs to be regulated in a liberalised manner to allow incentivising the technology transfer and reside new industries with a high technological content and a high value added. This process of economic legislative modernisation is taking place in a close coordination and collaboration between the public and private sectors in various formats. 8) Australia understands that negotiations for an FTA with China have recently recommenced. How does the GCC prioritise FTA partners? How does the UAE align its FTA priorities with that of other GCC members? When does the UAE, and the GCC more broadly aim to resume FTA negotiations with other nations? The UAE and Australia have strong economic and trade ties and it has been growing rapidly. Also, the two countries realise that there are great opportunities to foster these relation with a chance to enhance the cooperation in the areas of trade in goods and services and investments. While assessing the feasibility of the FTAs, the GCC countries take into consideration the international and regional economic development and changes in pursuing the FTA negotiations. The GCC countries policy towards these FTA negotiations is currently being revised to decide on the feasibility of resuming negotiations and the GCC Secretariat is in the process of preparing a draft consolidated priority list of FTAs priorities. The UAE, as other GCC members, assesses on its own its FTAs priorities and coordinates its position with the GCC countries to pursue negotiations in a full harmony as a block in accordance with agreed rules between the GCC States. 9) Given the importance given to SME access to finance and the priority placed by the UAE on entrepreneurship, can the UAE provide an update on the development and implementation of an insolvency law?

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10) How will the UAE legal and policy framework, including the timeframe for proposed changes to make the investment regime more transparent and investor friendly, impact Australian METS companies that seek to undertake business in the region. The specific points of interest include:The legal framework in the UAE is stated as favouring local over foreign investors;The exclusion of environmental services from The Competition Law, as some Australian METS firms offer environmental services to the mining and mineral processing sectors.The legal framework in the UAE provides the investor with various options to establish a business. One form is 49% foreign ownership outside the free zones while it is 100% foreign ownership in the free zones without conditions .The establishment in a form of branch the legal framework allows full foreign ownership (100%) conditional to an appointment of local agent .In addition to that and for more details related the new draft foreign investment law and to METS.The UAE in its new Foreign Investment Law has designated various sectors which allow the foreign ownership up to 100% and outside the Free zones. As for the sectors which are being considered for liberalisation under the draft foreign investment law , though the draft law did not yet specify the sectors ,it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors.

The UAE excludes the gas and oil sector is excluded on the basis of the UAE constitution, Article 23 which refers the ownership of the natural resources in each Emirate as a property of that emirate. Therefore, the federal government could not commit itself to any matter that contradicts the constitution. As for the extraction and refining of raw materials other than oil and gas, this is under the jurisdiction of each Emirate on the basis of Article 23 of the constitution; therefore companies are eligible to apply to the local government which has the right to issue a license in relation to such projects.

11) To what extent does the UAE offer assistance to the Australian METS sector in meeting legal and regulatory requirements? For example, it is stated that the law still lacks a specific definition of what constitutes a small or medium sized enterprise, increasing the complexity of the regulatory framework in which Australian METS firms would be operating. The UAE offers assistance to METS sectors for all including Australia. As for the SMEs definition it has been kept out of the text of the law and to be issued by the cabinet so that the SME definition can be always appropriate and responsive to the market . Yet, the SMEs Law has identified three internationally recognized criteria upon which the SME definition is made :a- Number of employees / workers. b- turnover c – Capital.12) Has the UAE considered participating in the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) expansion as means to meet this objective? We note the UAE is a participant in the original WTO ITA.

Yes, the UAE is a member of the original WTO ITA and followed the WTO Information Technology expansion with interest. The UAE WTO National Committee has instructed the National Technical Team on trade in goods to conduct an assessment study taking into consideration all aspects of implementing the rules governing this expanded list. This matter also needs to be discussed and coordinated closely with the GCC States. The UAE is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the members of the GCC apply a common customs law. Joining such an agreement requires coordination of implementation of the expanded ITA by all GCC members. 13) Are the countries of the GCC seeking to implement and accept the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA) at the same time? How is the UAE coordinating implementation of the TFA with other members of the GCC and with the GCC Secretariat?

The GCC states have gone through two needs assessment workshops and on that basis they have notified their Category ( A) commitments to the WTO. There is some coordinated work between the GCC states in relation to customs to assess the implementation of the TFA on the GCC unified customs law.

The UAE deposited its instrument of acceptance with the WTO Secretariat on 18 April 2016. It was the first country in the Arab region to deposit its instrument of acceptance.

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14) Imports of many consumables, including agricultural products, are subject to requirements that import documents are legalised by embassy or chambers of commerce prior to export. The costs are passed on to the consumers and can be significant on a consignment basis. Electronic systems (such as e-cert) are available for the secure transfer of export certificates (including sanitary, phytosanitary and halal certificates). These electronic systems provide a high level of confidence in the authenticity of export certificates. Does the UAE intend on taking up electronic systems for secure transfer of documents? Has the UAE considered the benefits, including from a trade facilitation perspective, of moving away from document legalisation?

The UAE Missions abroad provide a ratification service of commercial documents through an integrated, secure and accurate electronic system related to a label containing high-quality security marks that preserve the end user’s right. A plan has been established to further develop the system in the future in a manner that will enable end users to remotely ratify commercial documents, which in turn would facilitate to ease the ratification process.

15) Can the UAE describe in which sectors, and for what reasons, risk assessments for customs procedures may differ from those of regional authorities and international organisations?Risk management is used as a means to concentrate on specific high risk consignments and differentiate it from low risk consignments which may not be subject to further investigation (may lead to non-intrusive or intrusive inspection). The system includes risk assessment systems linked with domestic and regional authorities and international organizations. The risk assessment is derived from inputs obtained domestically including cooperation with other agencies. For instance, regionally with “Regional Intelligence Liaison Office” (MENA RILO), internationally with other Customs departments through exchange of information, and international organizations such as the World Customs Organization’s Customs Enforcement Network (CEN).

16) Why does the UAE require certificates of origin to be provided for all imports, even where the importer is not seeking preferential tariff treatment? What policy purpose does the requirement to provide non-preferential certificates of origin for all imports serve? Has the UAE considered using other methods of proving origin to meet these policy needs?

Does the UAE impose any limitations on who may provide, or sign, a non-preferential certificate of origin? Can any exporter, manufacturer, producer or agent in the exporting country sign a non-preferential certificate of origin? Or are only certain bodies able to provide a non-preferential certificate of origin?

If only certain bodies are able to provide non-preferential certificates of origin, how does the UAE recognise which bodies in other countries are allowed to issue non-preferential certificates of origin?

Does the UAE maintain legislation, or a register, of the bodies which it recognises as authorised as capable of issuing non-preferential certificates of origin? Is this register publicly available?

UAE does not impose any limitations on who may provide or sign a non preferential certificate of origin and thereby UAE does not maintain a register of the bodies authorized as capable of issuing non-preferential certificates of origin. UAE accepts the origin of the goods as determined by the country of export and as evidenced by the non preferential certificate of origin.

The purpose of the non preferential certificate of origin is to evidence the origin of the goods and that the country of origin of the particular product does not qualify for any preferential treatment. This certificate is essential for exporters to prove where their goods came from and it is important for the UAE Authorities to ensure that the information furnished is accurate and compatible with the relevant import documents.

In light of the above, the UAE is not yet considering ceasing requesting the non preferential certificate of origin.

17) Do the MFN tariffs for electric and non-electric machinery and chemicals apply to the METS sector for products such as crushing and screening equipment or chemicals for use in mining and mineral processing applications?The MFN tariffs are applied to all sectors, some equipment such as those used in mining might be subject to temporary admission. As for chemicals and other consumables, they might get industrial

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exemption if they meet such criteria. This needs to be checked and reviewed by Ministry of Economy as well as Ministry of Energy.

18) Does UAE recognise the designation of conformity assessment bodies by ILAC signatories?UAE is accepting accredited CABs for regulatory purposes

19) Does the ESMA allow for the accreditation of international conformity assessment bodies (CABs)? If so, is the process for accreditation of international CABs the same as domestic CABs?CABs shall have representative office here in UAE so that they could apply for accreditation to ESMA. 20) Can the UAE indicate what progress has been made on harmonising regulatory requirements for imported foods and coordinating border inspection and clearance systems for imports to the GCC, and when this work may be completed?

More than 98% of the food regulation and test method is harmonized in the GCC countries, currently GCC countries working on the implementation of the GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council. 21) Is there a clear process for the development and adoption of national standards by the Emirates Standardisation and Metrology Authority (ESMA)? How does ESMA work with the Gulf Standardisation Organisation (GSO) to encourage the adoption of UAE standards as Gulf-wide standards, or for GSO standards to be adopted and implemented by the UAE? What are the priority areas in which ESMA is seeking to develop standards in the next two-to-five years?ESMA generally follow with the ISO directive Part1& 2 in the process for the development and adoption of national standards, below shown the main stages in the standards preparation

• Proposal (Annual Plan) Relies on the actual needs of the relevant bodies represented in industrial, governmental or consumptive sector and giving priority to products having economic, technological

• Preparatory (Initial Studies) To collect information related to the subject of standard as well as existing international and regional standards are studied for preparing the draft standard

• Committee Stage (Preparation of Draft) The relevant technical committee or (sub-committee or working group) develops the draft standard in the light of the field study through holding periodic meetings at ESMA

• Enquiry Stage (Circulation for Comment) The draft will be sent to the relevant bodies for studying, commenting and providing suggestions within 60 day

• Comments Stage (Studying Comments) The concerned technical committee studies the received comments and suggestions on the draft standard and carries out the required amendments, if necessary, in order to develop the final form of the draft

• Numbering, Publishing & Circulating Stage The standard is numbered according to approved system and published in Official Gazette then be printed and available for sale, distribution and introduction to the Website and advertising.

In the coming years ESMA concentrate on the fields of halal products, halal services, energy efficiency, smart cities

22) Australia welcomes the efforts of the UAE to broaden its taxation base through recently announced reforms that aim to help diversify the economy away from oil dependence. Can the UAE provide details about the implementation and timing of introduction of the recently announced Value Added Tax (VAT) and Air Passenger Tax? Can the UAE provide information on the mechanism through which these taxes will be collected and their expected revenue raising potential in the initial five years after implementation?

As indicated in the Ministry of Finance website, VAT is likely to be introduced across the UAE on January 1st 2018, the rate will be low and likely to be 5%. VAT, as a general consumption tax, will

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apply to the majority of transactions in goods and services. A limited number of reliefs may be granted. For more information please visit: http://www.mof.gov.ae/.As for the air passenger, It is a fee for services not a tax and it has no effect on passenger numbers in Dubai. The exit fees will be imposed only in Dubai and cabin crew and transit passengers are exempted. It is estimated that 100 million passengers will pass through Dubai airports by 2023.

23) Do the majority of potential clients for Australian METS companies operate within free zones, thereby permitting access to the major incentives offered by the UAE within these zones? The free zones in the United Arab Emirates are open for investors, and there are many incentives granted to investors, including but not limited to zero% tax on income. Any Australian client from Australian METS or other operating in any free zone and complying with the rules and regulation of that free zone will be entitled for the incentives offered within the free zone.24) A price preference of 10% of the public procurement is granted to companies with up to DH 10 million in capital and at least 51% owned by UAE nationals. How would this impact Australian METS companies which undertake business with UAE companies, where there is a government partner in the project (eg. The Investment Corporation of Dubai, which invests in the aluminium sector, is owned by the Government of Dubai).As long as the companies meet the requirements of the government procurement conditions they are entitled to participate in any tender. The 10% preference is granted and applies to all sectors including METS. We note the reference to Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). As ICD is an investment arm of the Government of Dubai, it does not deal directly with aluminium and does not enter into arrangements with METS with regards to aluminium. One of its subsidiaries, however, by the name of Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC (EGA) is an aluminium conglomerate with interests in bauxite/alumina and primary aluminium smelting. EGA is ultimately owned equally by Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi and Investment Corporation of Dubai. EGA is managed independently and ICD has no involvement in its day to day operations. 25) Has the UAE given consideration to the extent that increased trade in agricultural products and investment in agricultural supply chains can enhance food security and reduce the need to provide agricultural subsidies to domestic producers?

The UAE is not an agricultural country and not an exporter of Agricultural products. Yes, the country has given consideration to the fact that increased trade in agricultural products and investment in agriculture supply chain is of enhancement to the food security which is one of top strategic priorities of the country. Because of the special situation of the country where the majority of land is desert, it has moved out to invest abroad in agriculture and agricultural products to secure its needs.

26) What are the types of Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) that Australian businesses could supply to the UAE, to support the needs of these growing industries? All types of mining equipment, technology and services based on the needs of the projects in the country and the market needs. Australian businesses are welcome.

27) How can the UAE and Australia, through the Australian Government and the METS Growth Centre, work together to support the UAE mineral resources sector through the utilisation of Australian METS firms?There are various ways and mechanisms of cooperation which could be followed through government channels to explore more on the issue. It could be pursued through the various forms of existing cooperation between the two countries including the Joint commission.

28) To what extent do the UAE’s policy priorities and initiatives influence or support the UAE’s METS sector?Mets sector is amongst the mature sectors with a high contribution to the economy. The UAE policies would further support the advancement of the METS sector.

29) Noting the apparent difficulty the banking sector has faced in sourcing suitably skilled employees from the domestic workforce, can the UAE advise on what steps it will take to move nationals into the private sector roles in future, not just in banking sector but other areas of the economy as well?


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The government has put a lot of efforts, measures and capacity building programs towards enhancing the participation and employment of the Nationals in the private sector. The Cabinet issued a resolution on employment quotas for nationals in trade, banking, and public relations officers in companies with 100 or more employees and the employment of the nationals with special needs. Also many other laws and regulations encouraging the nationals of UAE to move into the private sector. For more details on this issue kindly check the following website : http://www.tanmia.gov.ae/.

30) Given much of the construction in the UAE is funded by government spending, can the UAE advise on how projected decreases in spending might impact on future growth potential and what role greater foreign investment could play in offsetting any negative effects, including through greater liberalisation of foreign equity limits in the construction and other sectors?The UAE is considered one the most advanced in the region in the field of construction and infrastructure and The country has benefited to foster this sector (buildings, construction, roads and other forms of infrastructure) from the oil revenues. The Banks has played an important role in financing construction projects for the private and public sectors. Also there are many important and vital construction projects which was done through the private sector and foreign companies from around the world including Australia through bidding in tenders or companies coalition between foreign and national companies.Despite the decline of oil prices the federal government budget for 2016 reached 13.6 billion dollars with a deficit almost nil. The year 2015 the largest budget in the history of the UAE with an increase 6.3 % the government did not freeze any of the infrastructure projects, to the contrary the federal and the local governments went for huge infrastructure projects which confirm theta oil prices decline was not of a real impact on the country. In addition to that, the contribution of the private sector in the gross capital formation in constant prices reached 58 %. The government policy is targeting the increase to attract and foster the foreign and local investments through various initiatives by the government to promote and attract foreign investments in the country. 31) Can the UAE advise on whether a government funded growth model outside the oil sector is sustainable in the long term? Does the UAE intend moving from government funded growth to private sector funded growth and, if so, what role would greater openness to trade in services and foreign investment play?

The UAE is in the process of diversifying its funds and the sources of funds and furthering, among other factors, openness in trade in services with a view to move towards private sector funded growth.

32) Can the UAE advise on whether there will be opportunities for service providers other than Etisalat and DU to participate in the domestic telecommunications market?The UAE has submitted its conditional offer of liberalization in trade in services including the telecommunication sector under the current round of negotiations DDA and we look forward towards the completion of the round and trade in services is one of UAE’s priorities. The UAE Telecommunications sector is served by nine (9) licensees providing Telecommunications services in the UAE. Etisalat and EITC has been granted full service licences which authorise the licensee to provide a very broad range of services regardless of technology.

Having ‘Vision 2021’ in mind, the UAE has established a strategy in support of its vision: ‘the UAE is a global leading country in ICT’. The strategy sets out a number of regulatory measures that might be taken to support the development of the sector. Moreover, the strategy establishes a road-map and criteria for the implementation of those regulatory measures. Accordingly, the introduction of new fixed or mobile providers (ISP’s-MVNO’s) will depend on the performance of the sector.

As a first step in this strategy and road map, the TRA is concentrating on creating competition in the markets for fixed-line services. As of 2015 bitstream access, and access to passive infrastructure have been implemented as regulatory measures enabling the operators to compete more freely in those markets.

33) Tourism is an increasingly important sector to the UAE economy. Is the UAE aware of any affects the recently announced passenger tax will have on passenger numbers passing through the major regional hubs of Abu Dhabi and Dubai?

It is a fee for services not a tax and it has no effect on passenger numbers in Dubai. The exit fees will be imposed only in Dubai and cabin crew and transit passengers are exempted. It is estimated that 120 million passengers will pass through Dubai airports by 2020 and 200 million passengers by 2030.

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34) The UAE makes extensive use of policies that require majority UAE ownership of business activities, which the report acknowledges favours local over foreign business entities. Given this, does the UAE have any plans to reform these policies, and to allow foreign entities to participate in business in the UAE on an equal basis as local, and often GCC, individuals and businesses, outside of free zones?The UAE is considered one of the regional and global trade hubs and more than 25% of the biggest well-known international companies established their regional headquarters in the UAE. The UAE has been ranked 1st among all Arab countries in the “Ease of Doing Business” report 2016, by world bank. The UAE continues its open trade policy and moving further towards achieving the target in the vision 2021 to be among the most competitive economies in the world. This issue of ownership will be taken into consideration in the new Foreign Investment law which is still a draft. The draft law opens the door also for lifting up the foreign equity cap for new projects and sectors outside the free zones other than those economic sectors designated at the time of entry into force of the Law depending on the development needs and equipping the economy with the highest preparedness to adopt to the international economic requirements. As a matter of fact, the sectors in the new draft law will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors.35) Does the UAE have any plans to become a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement?The UAE National Committee on WTO comprising the concerned stakeholders from both public and private sectors headed by HE Minister of Economy and based on its mandate has formed a national technical team on government procurement. This national Team, which membership comprises various stakeholders, has among its duties to study and assess and the government procurement sector developments at the multilateral level and domestically in UAE. The technical team may assess this matter in the future. 36) Is the UAE progressing with electronic systems for the secure transfer of government issued documents to improve efficiency and reduce costs?Currently there are different clearance systems in place mainly MIRSAL and DHABI. There is work on linking them through the Federal Customs Authority for further integration. As for secure transfer of government documents, all systems and connections are made to insure secure exchange of electronic information. Projects such as the Circulars and Permits as already been implemented where information is exchanged between government agencies through the Federal Customs Authority to the Local Customs administrations regarding the electronic exchange of permits, as well as the exchange and forwarding of circulars which are also linked to the designated private sector depending on their scope of trade. The UAE is also looking into having a Single Window for the UAE which will cover the UAE as a whole, there is currently a Single Window System in Dubai (Dubai Trade) and Abu Dhabi (Magta Gateway).37) Will the UAE consider removing the requirement for legalisation of import documents by embassy or chamber of commerce for foodstuffs in the interest of reducing costs of food for consumers? We encourage the UAE to move to greater use of electronic document transfer and removing document legalisation requirements for food imports.

The UAE Missions abroad provide a ratification service of commercial documents through an integrated, secure and accurate electronic system related to a label containing high-quality security marks that preserve the end user’s right. A plan has been established to further develop the system in the future in a manner that will enable end users to remotely ratify commercial documents, which in turn would facilitate to ease the ratification process. It is the intention of the UAE and through the periodic reviews to foster facilitating such services.38) In the development of standards that impact international trade, does ESMA consult with potentially affected parties prior to the comments being considered by the technical committees?Yes, ESMA circulates the draft of the standards to the concerned parties for comments on the DS stage, in the case of technical regulation the Final draft the UAE circulates it to the WTO members for comments and 60 days are given from the day of notification as a final date for comments 39) Foods that make a label claim that the product ‘does not contain’ genetically modified organisms also require additional government certification to support the claim. This requirement for government certification is unnecessary. Will the UAE review this costly requirement? According to standard # UAE.S/GSO 2142:2011. General Requirements for Genetically.

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Modified Processed Food and Feed, article 4/2/2 If the ingredient is designated by the name of a category, the words (contains genetically modified, name of organism) or (contains, name of ingredient, produced from genetically modified, name of organism) shall appear clearly and easily to be read in the list of ingredients with same font size and different color. If the food does not contain genetically modified organisms it is not required to claim on the label that the food is free of genetically modified organisms, but if the producers want to claim that food is free from genetically modified organisms, they have to support the claim by additional certificate 40) Will the UAE conduct bilateral negotiations for the certification when the Guide is implemented? When GCC guide is adopted for implementation, accordingly UAE- trade partners should update the models of certifications such as health certificates for approval from UAE.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council. 41) Will the UAE accept current certificates used for successful trade where the certificates are considered equivalent to the requirements in the Guide?

Again when The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is adopted, It is requested from the competent authority in Australia to send a drafts of updated models of heath certificates for exportation of all interested food items to be exported to UAE (according to the updated guide), and any suggested equivalent attestation will be studied (case by case) for the acceptance or refusing depending on scientific bases.Yes. As long as the standard used for testing the product or for assessment of its compliance, ESMA will accept it.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council. 42) Will the agricultural policy document 2015-2030 be publically available?As the agricultural policy is under preparation, it will be published when the final draft is ready.

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EL SALVADOR

Secretariat Report

1) It has been reported that the UAE is preparing an agricultural policy document for 2015-2030 which, at end-February 2016, was under preparation. Could the UAE give us an update on the status of this document and provide more details on this policy?

As agricultural policy is still under preparation to this date, the policy will be published with all details when it is prepared as final draft. The responsible ministry is the ministry of Climate Change and Environment.

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EUROPEAN UNION

Secretariat Report

1) EU Question N°1: Does the agreement from the GCC summit in 2005 include also investment agreement? For example, in case of a country's interest in a bilateral investment agreement with the UEA, would this agreement have to be negotiated with the GCC? Or could the UAE enter in a bilateral investment agreement? The UAE could enter into bilateral investment agreements.

2) EU Question N°2: Could the UAE comment on the above mentioned observations?The relevant government authorities are working on draft insolvency law.

3) EU Question N°3: Is there any plan to change that limit in any future law?Currently this issue is not under revision and the new draft of the investment law will be giving up to 100% for an ownership outside the free zones in certain sectors.

4) EU Question N°4: Does the UAE envisage any modification in this regard?

The UAE has started to remove the requirements of importing goods through local agents on hundreds of basic food products and further steps to be considered in the future.

5) EU Question N°5: What is the meaningfulness of a mandatory local services agent or sponsor when establishing a representative office or a branch in the UAE?

Service Agent: Citizen provides logistics services only foreign company and has no ownership .Commercial Agent: Dealer registered at the Ministry of Economy as an agent for a foreign company ( Agreement between the agent and the foreign company )

6) EU Question N°6: Could the UAE confirm that foreign investors on a general basis are treated in the same way as local investors and that there is no discrimination once an investment has been admitted? Does the UAE have recent information on the plans of a new investment law (as mentioned in the Government report on page 8 under 8.4 ("A new investment law is under process for domestic ratification")?

The UAE has taken that into consideration in its new draft foreign investment to lift up this cap on various economic sectors with a firm belief that it would enhance and support its economic goals and the diversification of the sources of the economy while encouraging competition and strengthening the role of the private sector . The UAE in its new Foreign Investment Law has designated various sectors, with the exception of oil and gas, which the ownership reaches up to 100% and outside the Free zones.

As for the sectors which are being considered for liberalization under the draft foreign investment law , though the draft law did not yet specify the sectors ,it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors .

7) EU Question N°7: Could the UAE give an update of the situation and of the changes already implemented/foreseen for labour? What is the link between new provisions on labour and the corporate governance and social responsibility concepts that are included in the law on commercial companies (mentioned in the para 2.49)? Could the UAE explain a bit more the contents regarding corporate governance and social responsibility and whether regards have been given to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises?

The OECD guidelines were taken fully into consideration and as per the companies law the Companies. In 2015 a ministerial resolution on the corporate governance for both public shareholding and private shareholding companies was issued for governance implementation. There is an article number 242 in chapter 6 of the commercial law that emphasis on social responsibility aspect.

8) EU Question N°8: Referring also to the section on State Owned Entities, what are the intentions of the UAE regarding governance of these entities? Are the guidelines of the OECD on transparency a reference that UAE is considering to align on?

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The OECD guidelines were taken in full consideration. The state owned entities are governed by the companies’ law, with the exception of those related to the activities of oil, gas, water, electricity and energy are excluded from the ownership.

9) EU question N°9: Does the UAE consider also facilitating access to the market to foreign SMEs, for example in case of high added value in terms of innovation?

1. Enhancing the market capacity via "know how" and new technologies, especially in the leading seven sectors identified by the UAE Innovation Strategy.2. THE joint-venture model whereby we can enable UAE entrepreneurs and international entrepreneurs to enter into joint-ventures that contributes effectively to the competitiveness of UAE and the transfer towards knowledge based economy.

10) N°10-Could the UAE clarify if there are general appeal procedures and what they are?There are appeal procedures as stated in the GCC Customs Law. An appeal could be raised in the customs administration, which could be raised to the Minister, and then to the Courts.

11) N°11-Could the UAE clarify if there are advance rulings procedure and if yes clarify their scope, period of validity, etc?

The UAE has a process of replying to inquiries pertaining to tariff classification, valuation, etc. but it does not yet have a procedure specific to advanced ruling with a period of validity etc. The UAE is working on having an advanced ruling procedure.

12) EU Question N° 12: What rate will the UAE apply and how will the different rates be reflected in the common customs tariff?

The UAE will abide by its ceiling binding commitments and the non-advolarem does not exceed the ceiling binding.

13) EU Question N° 13: Could the UAE clarify what is covered by these?

14) EU Question N° 14: What are the requirements to be adopted and will they be notified to the WTO? What steps have been taken to ensure that there will be no backlog of CBs seeking accreditation by March 2017?

ESMA confirms that it has already modified adequate guidelines to facilitate the implementation of the requirements of control handling Halal product, these guidelines were timely notified to the WTO / committee on TBT in accordance with the provisions of the TBT agreements,

The list of guidelines regarding the implementation of the new requirements are as follows;

1-Emirates National Halal Mark-Certification Scheme, TBT Not. # G/TBT/N/ARE/181 date of notification 16 December 20132-General requirement for accreditation of slaughterhouses, TBT Not. # G/TBT/N/ARE/182, date of notification 16 December 20133-Technical Regulation for Halal Food – part 2 – Requirements for Halal certification bodies, TBT Not. # G/TBT/N/ARE/186, date of notification 4 February 20144-Technical Regulation for Halal Food – part 3 – Requirements for halal accreditation bodies accrediting halal certification bodies, TBT Not. # G/TBT/N/ARE/187, date of notification 4 February 2014.

ESMA is signing MOUs with National Accreditation Bodies to accredit Halal Certification Bodies so that more Halal CBs can be accredited to give Halal certificates to interested exporters

15) N°15: When is the new version of the Guide for imported food going to be made available? The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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16) N°16: Given that UAE says that provisional application will be in place from June 2016; does this mean that the old certificates will still be accepted during this provisional application? The EU would appreciate clarification on that point. In addition, when is the new certificate to become mandatory? The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council.17) N°17: Are the United Arab Emirates intending to accommodate the concern that its new scheme for Halal food products causes in relation to the (timely) accreditation of Certifying Bodies, and if so, in which way?’ How is United Arab Emirates going to promote the ongoing work in GCC countries to harmonise all regulatory requirements for imported foods, especially in such a way that the GCC harmonised requirements are based on international standards?

The requirements for UAE and GSO will be the same. It will be the GSO 2055-2 for Halal CBs. Also please refer to the answer of question # 14.

18) N°18: Why does not the UEA consider adding an Annex to the draft regulation which would list the exemptions for the use of mercury in light sources position 1 for compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and position 4 for high-pressure sodium lamps (HPS)?

All comments which were received from the EU on the notified scheme were reviewed and most of the comments were taken into consideration. The final draft of the scheme was amended accordingly and copy of the amended scheme was sent to the Head of the Trade and Investment Promotion Section/Permanent Representative of Poland to IRENA.

19) N°19-Why are the four substances which are still used by the European lighting industry: DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP still included into a list of prohibited substances in the draft UAE RoHS act?

Please refer to Answer of Question # 18. These additional four substances were added to our draft regulation and it will be implement in the same proposed date in the new European regulation.

20) EU Question N°20: When are the UAE going to impose VAT on goods and what is the rate considered?

As indicated in the Ministry of Finance website, VAT is likely to be introduced across the UAE on January 1st 2018, the rate will be low and likely to be 5%. VAT, as a general consumption tax, will apply to the majority of transactions in goods and services. A limited number of reliefs may be granted. For more information please visit: http://www.mof.gov.ae/.

21) EU Question N° 21: Given the large scope of exemptions, could UAE explicit the scope of the law on competition and in particular give an assessment (even if raw) of the share of the national wealth produced (percentage of GDP) that is covered by competition law? Are cartels prohibited?

Are mergers and acquisitions subject of ex ante notification and if so in which cases?

Scope of the law At the outset, it is important to underline that the current competition law is the first of its kind in the UAE and reflects a progressive approach in dealing with the competition policy. The aim is to set-up an evolving mechanism that promotes a competitive environment ruled by market rules and which could be adapted to changing circumstances arising from the application of the law.

Given their very specific, complex and technical nature, a number of sectors have been carved out from the scope of the application of the Competition Law such as telecommunications, financial services, oil and gas, cultural activities, pharmaceutical, transportation. The purpose is not to protect these sectors from the pressure of competition but to subject them to separate sector-specific regulations issued and monitored by regulatory bodies, and which provide for competition rules applying specifically to those sectors.


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In return, the Competition law does apply to many important sectors, including but not limited to the construction industry (about 10.5% of GDP, 4th important economic sector after oil, trade and real estate); Real estate and Business Services (11% of GDP), Restaurants and Hotels.

Furthermore, the competition law does provide for the possibility of including some exempted sectors (which are covered by sector-specific regulations) within the scope of the law, if the Cabinet decides so.

Cartels

Prohibition of cartels falls under the scope of Article (5) of the Law “Restrictive Agreements”. Prohibited restrictive agreements include but are not limited to, those that fix prices, rig bids, divide markets, allocate customers, preclude or impede entry into a business or business activity, refuse purchases from, or supplies to, another firm, limit the free flow of goods or services in a relevant market, limit terms of sale or purchase, or prohibit or limit production, development, distribution, marketing or other investments.

Mergers and acquisitions

The UAE competition Law regulates Mergers & Acquisitions in Chapter 5 under the broader title “Economic Concentration. M&A are subject of ex ante notification.

The Competition Law provides that a notification must be made to the Ministry of Economy in writing (mandatory filing requirement) prior to the completion of a M&A deal where a market share threshold is met. A cabinet decision specifying the level of this threshold will be issued soon.

22) EU Question N°22 on price setting and competition:

The food prices in the UAE are set by market forces.However, Federal Law #24 issued on 13/8/2006 on Consumer Protection states in its third article:” In the event of crisis or extraordinary circumstances in the market that contribute to abnormal increase in the prices; the Minister (of Economy), upon the recommendation from the Committee (The Higher Committee for Consumer Protection), shall adopt procedures to limit this increase, protect the consumers’ interests.

On the basis of this law regulations were issued to regulate the procedures for the determination of whatever is deemed abnormal increase in the prices and monopolies instances which certain measures must be adopted in this regard.

The implementation regulation of this law shall indicate the basis and procedures for the determination of whatever is deemed abnormal increase in the prices and monopolies instances which certain measures must be adopted in this regard.

The Higher Committee for Consumer Protection is chaired by the minister of economy and the membership comprises various concerned stakeholders from the local economic departments in each emirate, representative of consumer protection associations and private sector representatives.

23) EU Question N° 23: Could UAE give an indication of the degree of operational autonomy of this body and some details about its creation, its activities since its creation (number of cases dealt, staff, budget).

The competition regulation committee is formed on the basis of article 12 and 13 of the competition law number 4 for the year 2012. This committee is chaired by the undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Economy and the members in the committee are Ministry of Economy Assistant Undersecretary for Companies & Consumer Protection and the representative from all local economic departments in each emirate.

The duties of this committee as stipulated in the law are as follow:-1. Proposing the policy for the protection of Competition in the UAE.2. Considering the issues related to the implementation of the provisions of this Law, and raising recommendations thereon to the Ministry.3. Proposing legislation and procedures related to the protection of Competition and presenting such legislation and procedures to the Minister.

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4. Examining the applications presented to the Committee for reconsideration of the decisions made by the Minister within no more than ten days from the date of being notified of the decision.5. Making recommendations to the Minister on the exclusion of restrictive Agreements or the practices relevant to a Dominant Position. 6. Preparing an annual report on the Committee activities to be presented to the Minister.7. Any other matters related to the protection of Competition which are referred to the Committee by the Federal authorities or the competent authorities in the UAEThe competition department at the ministry of economy is the executive body to follow all activities in relation to the implementation of the competition law.

24) EU Question N°24: Would UAE consider the possibility to make the conditions more homogeneous among bidders and to provide them with wider and clearer information during these processes as they are considering the adoption of a new law? What is the timeframe for the adoption of a new law on procurement and is there a system of pre consultation of stakeholders?

25) EU Question N°25: Are copyright “recordations” compulsory to benefit from the copyright protection? Is this provision compatible with Article 5(2) of the Berne Convention prohibiting formalities?

Copyright recordation are not compulsory according to the UAE law and its is compatible with article 5(2) of the Berne convention.

26) EU Question N°26: Could the UAE explain the reason why the Ministry of Economy has not issued any licences to such collecting societies in spite of several attempts by EU based organizations in the past?

The UAE law regulates the matter of collecting societies and the issue is being discussed within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council

27) EU Question N°27: Does the UAE envisage allowing the opening of subsidiaries of foreign banks, which are currently forbidden?

Currently there are no plans to change the local ownership structure for banks operating onshore in the UAE.

28) EU Question N°28: Does the UAE intend to render more flexible the measures approved for the banking sector in 2010?

The UAE is currently enhancing its regulatory framework for the banking sector in line with international best practice. New regulations for risk management are being introduced. The UAE is also working towards implementing the Basel III capital and liquidity framework for the banking sector. Further enhancements of the regulatory framework will include new corporate governance regulations and regulations on internal controls and compliance, financial reporting and outsourcing.

29) EU Question N°29: Do these and other government owned airlines like Air Arabia and fly Dubai (para 4.123 p84) obtain loans and financial services on a commercial basis with no preferential treatment?

The loans of our national carriers are purely commercial from local and international banks with no preferential treatment.

30) EU Question N°30: Could the UAE provide information/statistics on the number of foreign services providers that established a hotel or restaurant in the UAE? Currently there is no collective data on the UAE level for those numbers, but each emirates has its own data and the UAE is in the process of harmonizing those data in the near future. The links below from some emirates provide data on tourism:

Dubaihttps://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/Themes/Pages/Tourism.aspx?Theme=30&year=2015.

Abu Dhabihttps://scad.ae/en/Pages/ThemePublication.aspx?PID=43&ThemeID=3.

Sharjah

https://scad.ae/en/Pages/ThemePublication.aspx?PID=43&ThemeID=3

https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/Themes/Pages/Tourism.aspx?Theme=30&year=2015

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http://sharjahmydestination.ae/en-us/Plan-Your-Trip/Hotels.

Ras Al Kahimahhttps://www.rak.ae/web/rakportal/hotels;jsessionid=9EB238A7C2CB9579FA67E26057D000FC.

31) EU Question N°31: Does this non-commitment reflect the actual level of liberalization in the country, i.e. are these sectors closed for foreign services providers? The UAE is bound to its specific commitments.

32) Additional by e-mail : Why does not the UEA consider adding an Annex to the draft regulation which would list the exemptions for the use of mercury in light sources position 1 for compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and position 4 for high-pressure sodium lamps (HPS)?

This point is one of our major concern with the existing UAE Lighting regulation. This is why just April 2016, ESMA has reconvened the technical committee members for the lighting regulation. We have initiated the review and update of the lighting regulation to re-align the requirements as well as the structure of the regulation to current practices. Currently, we are in the process of reviewing updated/current regulations (in particular, EU requirements) to check the applicability of such changes to our market.

https://www.rak.ae/web/rakportal/hotels;jsessionid=9EB238A7C2CB9579FA67E26057D000FC

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RUSSIAN FEDERATION

TRADE POLICIES AND PRACTICES BY MEASURE3.3.2 Sanitary and phytosanitary requirements

3.67. Generally, the UAE federal regulations on SPS requirements are based on GCC standards.However, the UAE has extensive national legislation to regulate SPS measures. The main national laws are Federal Law No. 5 of 1979 on agricultural quarantine, as amended, Federal Law No. 6 of 1979 on veterinary quarantine, as amended, and Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on food safety. All main federal laws, executive by-laws, and ministerial decrees with respect to SPS issues are available on the Ministry of Environment and Water's website.

Question: Could the United Arab Emirates please clarify to which extent the GCC standards are harmonized with the international standards (OIE, IPPC, Codex Alimentarius)? Please further explain how the GCC standards are implemented into the national legislation?

The International Standards and Guidelines (OIE, IPPC and Codex Alimentarius) are the basis for GCC - cooperation committees on animal health, plant health and food safety. The committee depends on these international guidelines to develop and improve the related legislations and requirements while also to harmonize them at the GCC level, especially those related to importation and exportation measures. The GCC Member States have the right to implement their local legislation or sanitary measures if the international standards not available or not updated.

1- GSO generally follow with the ISO directive Part1& 2 in the process for the development and adoption of national standards, below is the main stage in the standards preparation.

•Proposal (Annual Plan) Relies on the actual needs of the relevant bodies represented in industrial, governmental or consumptive sector and giving priority to products having economic, technological•Preparatory (Initial Studies) To collect information related to the subject of standard as well as existing international and regional standards are studied for preparing the draft standard, If international standards are exist and covered the required standard scope , committee recommended to adopted the national standards, otherwise drafting new standard taking in consideration existing international and regional standards•Committee Stage (Preparation of Draft) The relevant technical committee or (sub-committee or working group) develops the draft standard in the light of the field study through holding periodic meetings •Enquiry Stage (Circulation for Comment) the draft will be sent to the relevant bodies for studying, commenting and providing suggestions within 60 day•Comments Stage (Studying Comments) The concerned technical committee studies the received comments and suggestions on the draft standard and carries out the required amendments, if necessary, in order to develop the final form of the draft•Numbering, Publishing & Circulating Stage The standard is numbered according to approved system and published in Official Gazette then be printed and available for sale, distribution and introduction to the Website and advertising.

After standards approved on the GCC level, all the 6 th countries member on the GSO are adopted the standard on the national level

2- More than 90% of GSO standard are harmonized with International standards

3.68. All live animals and animal products (except food products of animal origin) and fodder need an import permit prior to importation issued by the MOEW. Additionally, all live animals and animal products as well as all plants and plant products are subject to quarantine measures and must be accompanied by a health certificate. Sperm for artificial insemination and hatching eggs may be imported only from countries that have been approved for exporting to the UAE, and must be accompanied by a health certificate stating that they are from animals free from disease. According to the authorities, country approval is based on OIE (World Organization for Animal Health) country reports on animal health status. All shipments of food are visually inspected to ensure compliance with labelling and shelf-life regulations, while random samples are taken from some food consignments (depending on risk assessments) for laboratory tests to ensure compliance with UAE requirements.

Questions:

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1. Could the UAE please provide more information on the import requirements for the breeding cattle and other breeding products (hatching eggs, sperm etc.)? Are these requirements comply with international standards?

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) revıewed all legislatıon regarding importatıon of live animals (cattle, sheep and goats) and their products and a draft of ministerial decree regulating the importation process. Has been put for decision. The ministry has notified this in document G/SPS/N/ARE/60 The full text of the draft regulation is only available in Arabic.

2. Please specify the agency responsible for risk assessment. What is the method (procedures) for its conduction and what international standards are the basis for it?

In general , according to the draft of the product safety federal law, risk assessment will be accepted from any acceptable agency, accepted by Emirates Standards Agency (ESMA) .As for the animal and food products it is through the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on the basis of international guide lines and health reports gathering from OIE and the national legislation.

3. Please provide more detailed information on import requirements for grain.

Imported grain should fulfil the UAE/GSO standards, which is available online through the below URL link: https://etrans.esma.gov.ae/english/purchase-standards/pages/search-results.aspx ?k=grain.

3.70. There is ongoing work in GCC countries to harmonize all regulatory requirements for imported foods and provide a coordinated and efficient border inspection and clearance system. While regulatory requirements and procedures for imported foods are not as yet fully harmonized between the countries of the GCC, the Guide aims at contributing to the harmonization process.

Question: Could you please clarify when is it planned to finish the harmonization of all regulatory requirements for imported foods in GCC? Whether any significant changes to the import requirements, as well as border inspection and clearance procedures are envisaged after the harmonization? The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members. More than 98% of the food regulation and test method is harmonized in the GCC countries, currently GCC countries working on the implementation of the GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council. 4 TRADE POLICIES BY SECTOR4.1 Agriculture and Fisheries

4.9. Since 2007, the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) has been responsible for developing agricultural policies in the emirate and the Abu Dhabi Farmers' Services Centre (ADFSC) is responsible for implementing the policy. Under the Agriculture and Food Safety Policy of 2012 policies for agricultural production are focused on: efficient use of land and water; assistance to producers to ensure environmental and economically sustainable production; and improving animal and plant health, including through protection of genetic resources. The policy also sets out, in general terms, common agricultural policies for research and development, social support, control of inputs, animal welfare, extension and training services, and compliance measures.

Question: Please specify which measures of protection of genetic resources are taken under the mentioned above policy.4.3 Services4.3.1.1 Banking4.3.1.1.1 Structure

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4.51. At the end of 2015, the banking sector consisted of 23 national banks with 897 branches, 26 foreign banks with 112 branches, 2 investment banks, 8 wholesale banks, 122 representative offices, 26 finance companies, 25 investment companies and one investment/finance company. Additionally, there were 12 monetary and financial brokers and 141 companies undertaking money changing and transfer business.

Question:We would like to note that according to Russian bank sector in the last two years our banks have registered an extraordinary growth of rejected operations in interbank cooperation with Emirati banks. Particularly a number of cases with trade-distortive effect was noted in trade finance and documentary transactions as well as in client cash transfer settlements. In this context, could UAE please give further information on UAE’s plans to address these standing issues and problems of Russia-UAE interbank cooperation?

There issue to be discussed in UAE- Russia Joint Commission.

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THAILAND

Secretariat Report

1) The report stated that The UAE has customs cooperation agreements with several trading partners including: Pakistan (2006); Algeria (2007); Azerbaijan (2011); India (2012); Kazakhstan (2012); Argentina(2013); Armenia (2013); Maldives (2014); the Republic of Korea (2015); Morocco (2015); and the Netherlands (2015).” What are rationales behind UAE’s selection of parties under such cooperation and has UAE consider increasing such cooperation with other countries.?

There are several Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements (CMAA) that are under negotiation, or been signed but awaiting ratification. The UAE is a major hub in the region and therefore relies on the strengthening of its customs to customs relations to insure secure and facilitated movement of goods in the supply chain. The CMAA facilitates the exchange of information, intelligence, and best practices. With that the UAE looks at the following: trade volume, number of inquiries, benefits from exchange of best practices, political will, and markets in which the UAE government sees potential in growth. There are many agreements on the way including one with Thailand.

2) According to the statement, given the number of the participants, would the Golden Card programme considered successful? What are feedbacks from the participants of the programme? Would the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi consider increasing the number of the participants and how?

This program has been suspended to introduce an international compatible program. The Golden Card was a program which was launched by Abu Dhabi Customs to give facilitation to certain operators but without having the criteria of an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). With that, the UAE is working on implementing the AEO with a pilot to be launched in Dubai, and followed by the other Customs administrations. This will make the UAE have a unified and single AEO program in which it will work to sign Mutual Recognition Arrangements with other Customs Administrations to further benefit from the program.

3) Thailand would like to know the reason why the Competition Law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) does not regulate mergers & acquisition and unfair trade practices?

The UAE competition Law does regulate Mergers & Acquisitions in Chapter 5 under the broader title “Economic Concentration” which includes, inter alia, M&A.

As stated in the Secretariat report (WT/TPR/S/338 - page 50; 3.87): “ In addition to the Law on Competition there are several other laws affecting some aspects of competition …..” Regarding unfair trade practices, the pertinent laws are :

- Federal Law No. 4 of 1979 concerning the Suppression of Fraud and Deception in Commercial - Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 in respect of the Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code);- Federal Law No. 24 of 2006 on Consumer Protection.

4) The report stated that the Competition Law of UAE does not cover 1. Some sectors which are covered by sector-specific legislation or regulations. 2. Acts undertaken by the federal and local governments, act undertaken by enterprises acting upon authority of federal or local government 3. Small and medium sized enterprises. Please explain a reason/reasons why the law does not cover “small and medium-sized enterprises”?

By exempting the SMEs, the UAE Law is no exception as many national laws and the UNCTAD Model law on Competition provide for such exemptions, given their significant contribution to the socio-economic development process. Also, the intent of such exemption is to strike the balance between protecting SMES - with little market power – and maintaining free Competition for the large corporations - with far much more market power.

Nevertheless, the exemption of SMEs will not be used as a blanket protection. Once the definition of “SMEs” is defined by the Cabinet, a decision will be issued to determine the conditions that should be met by SMEs in order to benefit from this exemption.

5) The report stated that “The Ministry of Health publishes a list of prices for about 8,000 pharmaceutical products. The prices are decided through consultations between the Ministry and

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pharmaceutical companies.” Which kind of pharmaceutical products is decided regarding the price by the Ministry of Health for protecting consumer rights?

The ministry of health is seeking more of precise information and clarification to enable them answer the question.Government Report6) As members have been engaged for the past few years in negotiations to create an agreement in trade in services, what’s the current status of the aforementioned negotiations?

There have been few meetings held under the umbrella of The Arab League at experts’ level and negotiations still ongoing.

7) The report stated that “A new investment law is under process for domestic ratification and the draft law aims to enhance and develop the investment environment in UAE and to facilitate the attraction of foreign direct investment to economic sectors and areas of developmental priority to UAE” As a new investment law is under process for domestic ratification and the draft law aims to enhance investment environment and attract foreign direct investment, what are the advantages that foreign investors could obtain from this new law besides the increase of the percentage of foreign ownership of projects up to 100% in the sectors or the activities prescribed by the law ?

In addition to what has been mentioned in the report, the following could be considered as extra advantages for the foreign investors once the law is entered into force: Up to 100% foreign ownership in projects and various sectors outside the free zones. Assurance of Transparency to put the foreign investor at ease of doing business. One sole committee is formed as reference to issue the list of economic sectors in the seven Emirates to be covered by the law and this committee is the one also to study the establishment of new projects in newly extended sectors to be covered by the law. Among other matters the draft law regulates procedures of establishment, grievances, capital and profit transfer, investment rights and guarantees, violations and settling disputes.

8) The report stated that “The UAE Vision 2021 aims to 1- UAE to be among the top 10 countries in the world at the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index 2- Raise the contribution of SME’s to Non-Oil GDP at 70% 3- UAE to be among the top 10 countries in the world at the Gross National Income per Capita. 4- UAE is aiming to increase the industrial sector contribution to GDP by 25% in the coming years.” Since one of the aims under the UAE Vision 2021 is to raise the contribution of SME’s to Non-Oil GDP at 70%, has UAE set the targeted sectors to accomplish this aim? If so, please provide the samples of these sectors. Are there any measures that UAE plans to implement in order to reach this aim?

Yes. The UAE government has set the targeted sectors, which include, but not limited to:1- Industry2- Technology3- Aerospace4- Transportation5- Healthcare6- Education7- Renewable energyVarious ministries and entities are currently working on developing the proper measures to achieve the UAE targets based on UAE Vision 2021.

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TURKEY

THE GOVERNMENT REPORT

6.2 Regioanl Agreements, 6.2.1 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), pg. 6, 6.7

It is stated in the Government Report that “On the liberalization of services within the GCC, the Council had liberalized trade in services for roughly 100 subsectors of services, including professional services, most business services, telecommunication services, banking and other financial services, distribution services, education services, environmental services, health and related social services and tourism services. The GCC members had agreed to progressively liberalize other services sectors and subsectors.”

Could UAE explain the liberalization process of health and related social services and tourism services? The health and related social services and tourism services are liberalized between the GCC member states.

8.8 Health Care, p. 11, 8.25

It is stated in the Government Report that “There is an increase in number of patients coming to UAE for Treatment from GCC and MENA region. UAE has established itself as leader in health care sector in the region due to its quality service, infrastructure and advanced technology. Health and wellness tourism is expected to continue to grow strongly with a predicted value CAGR of 12%. Cosmetic treatments account for a large percentage followed by specialty treatments.”

Could UAE provide detailed information regarding the origin countries of patients coming from GCC and MENA region and the top 5 treatments preferred by the mentioned patients?

THE SECRETARIAT REPORT

1-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT pg.12, para. 1.4

“Improving SME access to financing is important for inclusive growth. In this regard, progress has been made in SME finance through the issuance of a new SME Law and the establishment of financial infrastructure, such as a credit bureau and credit registry. Other initiatives which have been put in place over the past few years include using public funds to facilitate access to credit, fostering financial literacy, and helping business incubation.”

Could UAE give further details on its attempts to improve SME access to financing and the new SME Law?

The UAE government and the private sector have succeeded in improving SME access to financing via the followings:1- The UAE government issued the SME Law in 2014, which provided strong foundation for SME financing via Emirates Development Bank. The 2- The Central Bank of UAE has taken major steps to update and modify its policies with operating banks in UAE with the objective of increasing access to SME financing.3- Many banks (UAE and foreign) introduced their own vital financing schemes to SMEs.4- At present, there are more than (6) federal and local governmental programs to finance SMEs and more than (22) financing schemes for SMEs by banks and investment companies.

1-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT pg.11, para. 1.3

“…the authorities are in the process of drafting a new Foreign Investment Law, which would allow 100% foreign ownership in specific sectors outside the free zones.”2.4 Investment Regime pg.29, para 2.54 “The Federal Industry Law stipulates that industrial projects must have 51% UAE national ownership. The law also requires projects to be managed by a UAE national or have a board of directors with a majority of UAE nationals.”

3.3.4 Taxation and Incentives pg.48, para.3.81

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“There are two options to establish a business in the UAE: outside or inside a free zone. The investment regime onshore favours local over foreign investors. All investment projects have to have 51% domestic capital meaning that these companies are allowed a maximum of 49% foreign ownership. Incentives are given to foreign investors in the free zones. Outside the free zones, no incentives are given, although the ability exists to purchase property as freehold in certain predesignated areas in Dubai, which would appear to be an incentive aimed at attracting foreign investment.”

1.1. Could UAE provide further information on the envisaged improvements on the foreign direct investment regime with the new Foreign Investment Law? Specifically, further information on any possible regulation to bring flexibility into the existing investment regime which requires a domestic capital share of %51 in the company will be appreciated.

In addition to easing restrictions on foreign ownership, does this new Law contain rules on incentives to be given to foreign investors outside the free zones?

The UAE believes that lifting up the 49 per cent foreign equity cap on some sectors of interest for the country as part of its vision and plans for investment outside the designated free zones has a positive impact on the economy. The UAE has taken that into consideration in its new draft foreign investment to lift up this cap on various economic sectors with a firm belief that it would enhance and support its economic goals and the diversification of the sources of the economy while encouraging competition and strengthening the role of the private sector . The UAE in its new Foreign Investment Law has designated various sectors, with the exception of oil and gas, which the ownership reaches up to 100% and outside the Free zones. As for the sectors which are being considered for liberalization under the draft foreign investment law , though the draft law did not yet specify the sectors ,it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors .

2.3.3.1 EFTA-GCC Free Trade Agreement, pp.26, para. 2.322.3.3.2 GCC-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA), pp.27, para. 2.39

It is mentioned in the Report that, “The EFTA-GCC Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 1 July 2015.” And “The GSFTA entered into force on 1 January 2015.”

In this context, could UAE provide information regarding other countries with which GCC plans to conclude free trade agreements (FTA) in the upcoming period?While assessing the feasibility of the FTAs, the GCC countries take into consideration the international and regional economic development and changes in pursuing the FTA negotiations. The GCC countries policy towards these FTA negotiations is currently being revised to decide on the feasibility of resuming negotiations and the GCC Secretariat is in the process of preparing a draft consolidated priority list of FTAs priorities. The UAE, as other GCC members, assesses on its own its FTAs priorities and coordinates its position with the GCC countries to pursue negotiations in a full harmony as a block in accordance with agreed rules between the GCC States. The negotiations between GCC and China is ongoing , as for other negotiations with countries like Turkey , Australia ,India ,Japan , Korea , Pakistan , EU ,and Mercosur there is no specific timeframe on resuming those negotiations .

2.3.3.3 Negotiations, p.27It is mentioned in the report that “The GCC is negotiating trade agreements with Australia, China, the EU, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand,Pakistan, and Turkey.”

Could UAE elaborate on the progress made in the mentioned negotiations and when they are envisaged to be finalized?

As mentioned in paragraph 6.2.2 of the report, two agreement were concluded and intered into force ( GCC-EFTA and GCC-Singapore), and the negotiations with China has resumed, and the resumption of negotiations with others is subject to various economic considerations.

2.2 GCC-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA), pg. 27, 2.41

It is stated in the Secretariat Report that “On services, the GSFTA builds on the commitments made by Singapore and the GCC countries at the multilateral level, in particular, the WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). Specifically, Singapore and the GCC have committed to

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liberalize various services sectors beyond its WTO commitments. Broadly, the schedule of specific commitments include the following sectors: business services: professional services, computer and related services, rental and others; communication services; construction and related engineering services; distribution services; educational services; environmental services; financial services; health related and social services; tourism; recreational, cultural and sporting services; and transport services.”

Could UAE provide detailed information about its specific commitments on health related and social services?

The GSFTA text and annexes including specific commitments on services are publicly available on these websites: (http://www.economy.gov.ae/english/Ministry/MinistrySectors/ForeignTradeSector/pages/singapore-gccfta.aspx), (http://www.iesingapore.gov.sg/Trade-From-Singapore/International-Agreements/free-trade-agreements/GSFTA).

Could UAE explain if there are legal or “de facto” restraints on investments of foreign health institutions?

Public healthcare services are administered by different regulatory authorities in the United Arab Emirates at both the Federal and Emirate level. The Ministry of Health, Health Authority-Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Emirates Health Authority (EHA). Healthcare is among the priority sectors identified by the UAE government which saves no efforts to facilitate investments in healthcare sector. Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), which is a free zone, is an example of such efforts.

3.3.6.3.107. Government procurement, p.53

It is mentioned in the report that “The Ministry of Finance is required to maintain a registry of suppliers with all data required for the procurement process. In order to be listed in the registry, a supplier must be a citizen of the UAE, a company registered in the UAE, or a branch of a foreign company operating in the free zones (provided it is registered in the UAE), and it must be licensed to practice Commercial activities in the UAE (Article 49). The Procurement Organizational Unit in each federal entity is required to evaluate suppliers and remove them from the registry or classify them as qualified, approved, or listed suppliers”

Could UAE explain more about the average time the public procurements bidding process takes when applied by a foreign company operating in the mentioned free zones?

Companies operating in the free zone are not eligible to public procurement biddings. For more information on conditions and requirements on bidding on procurement at Federal Level kindly visit the Ministry of Finance website: http://www.mof.gov.ae/.


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UNITED STATES

Page 8, paragraph 16: The Secretariat Report comments that “To be able to benefit fully from its efforts the UAE may need to speed up reforms such as the full implementation of the Competition Policy Law, easing of restrictions on foreign investment including the requirement of majority ownership by UAE nationals and further improving the business environment.” What steps is the UAE taking to revise its legislation and regulations in order to implement these reforms?

Competition Law: According to the cabinet resolution No. 13 of 2016 the percentage of economic concentration and the dominant position have been set as 40% and for weak effect agreements 10%.

Ease of restrictions on foreign investments: Draft Foreign Investment Law is in advanced stage in the pipeline of the legislative domestic approval procedure, and it is expected to be fully approved before the end of the year. It allows up to 100% foreign ownership outside the free zones in number of sectors.

Questions based on the Secretariat’s Report (WT/TPR/S/338)

2. TRADE AND INVESTMENT REGIME

Investment Regime

Page 28, paragraph 2.46: The report describes the objectives of Vision 2021. How will these goals be accomplished? What steps are you taking? Are foreign companies involved? What are the benchmarks and timelines?

UAE Vision aims to a diversified and flexible knowledge-based economy will be powered by skilled Emiratis and strengthened by world-class talent to ensure long-term prosperity for the UAE. The UAE will benefit from a sustainable and diversified economy, flexible in adopting new economic models, and capitalizing on global economic partnerships to guarantee long-term prosperity for current and future generations of Emiratis. Thus, to sustain its drive toward economic diversification, as this is the nation’s surest path to sustainable development in a future that is less reliant on oil. This means expanding new strategic sectors to channel our energies into industries and services where we can build a long-term competitive advantage. Balanced growth must be fuelled by a sustainable range of energy sources, within which the UAE will ensure an important role for alternative and renewable options such as nuclear power.

To ensure lasting competitiveness, the nation will look beyond traditional economic models and take a more flexible perspective. Businesses will adopt an increasingly customer-centric approach to customizing their products and services, and will learn to coordinate in efficient networks to meet the complex demands of the marketplace.By stimulating home-grown entrepreneurship and attracting foreign direct investment, our economy will mature into a model of sustainable and responsible growth that will ensure long-term prosperity for all Emiratis.

The UAE Vision 2021 aims: 1- UAE to be among the top 10 countries in the world at the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index 2- Raise the contribution of SME’s to non-oil GDP at 70% 3- UAE to be among the top 10 countries in the world at the Gross National Income per Capita. 4- UAE is aiming to increase the industrial sector contribution to GDP by 25% in the coming years.

UAE is progressively restructuring the legal and regulatory environment to align it with global best practices in transparency, investment protection and competitiveness. The ultimate goal is to create a friendly environment for business. Currently we have issued a number of laws and working on upgrading a number of key legislation, especially with regard to the development of the country's economic infrastructure and investment environment.

The newly issued laws are: 1- Federal law for Commercial Companies 2- Federal law for SMEs, to support the role of private enterprises in stimulating economic growth through innovation and diversification 3- Federal law for Competition which is aimed at promoting the principle of competition and evolving a competitive market that is ruled by sheer market 4- Federal law for amending some provisions of Federal Law No. 4 of 2002 concerning Anti-money Laundering 5- Federal Law on regulating the Profession of Auditors.

The newly laws in process 1- Federal law for Commercial Fraud 2- Federal law for Arbitration. 3- Federal law for Anti-Dumping, Preventive and Countervailing Measures 4- Federal law amending

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the prior law on regulating and protection of Industrial Property Patents, Fees and Industrial Designs 5- Federal law to amend certain provisions of the prior law 1979 on regulating the Industry.

The vision will be achieved through the current strong partnership that the country has with different nations, the UAE started already establishing cooperation mechanisms in many areas that the vision targeted in a form of MOUs, cooperation agreements that involve both public and private sectors.

Page 28, paragraph 2.48: The report states that “the legal framework in the UAE favours local over foreign investors, investment laws and regulations are being reconsidered and supplemented to make the investment regime more transparent and investor-friendly, including the introduction of a new Foreign Direct Investment Law.” Can UAE elaborate? When will the law be implemented? What are the priority sectors for easing the disparity?

It’s at advanced stage of the legislative domestic approval procedure, and is expected to be fully approved before the end of the year.

The UAE believes that lifting up the 49 per cent foreign equity cap on some sectors of interest for the country as part of its vision and plans for investment outside the designated free zones will have positive impact on the economy. The UAE has taken that into consideration in its new draft foreign investment to lift up this cap on various economic sectors with a firm belief that it would enhance and support its economic goals and the diversification of the sources of the economy while encouraging competition and strengthening the role of the private sector. The UAE in its new Foreign Investment Law has designated various sectors, with the exception of oil and gas, which the ownership reaches up to 100% and outside the Free zones.

The law did not specify the sectors but it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors .

Page 29, paragraph 2.53: The Secretariat Report states: “The provisions of the Commercial Agencies Law require that foreign principals distribute their products in the UAE only through exclusive commercial agents that can be UAE nationals or companies wholly owned by UAE nationals. The foreign entity can appoint one agent for the entire UAE or for a particular emirate or group of emirates.” What steps is the UAE taking to revise its legislation and regulations in order to eliminate the requirement that foreign entities act through an Emirati agent?

The UAE has started to remove the requirements of importing goods through local agents on hundreds of basic food products and further steps will be considered in the future.

Page 29, paragraph 2.54: The Secretariat Report states: “The Federal Industry Law stipulates that industrial projects must have 51% UAE national ownership. The law also requires projects to be managed by a UAE national or have a board of directors with a majority of UAE nationals.” What steps is the UAE taking to revise its legislation and regulations in order to eliminate this requirement?

UAE is currently reviewing its legislation pertaining to the industrial sector; inter alia, the Federal Law No 1 of 1979 organizing industrial affairs, but not necessarily with the exclusive objective to eliminate the national ownership requirement of 51%. In fact, the proposed amendment is mainly seeking to ensure the ease of setting up an industrial plant in the UAE for both local and foreign investors in accordance with the 51% rule.

UAE has always explained and reiterated that the 51% national ownership is not against foreign investment in the UAE but instead welcomes all investments however this rule has always taken into consideration the demographic conditions of UAE.

Page 30, paragraph 2.59: The report cites a new Insolvency Law, which was approved by the Cabinet in July 2015. When will this law be implemented?

Page 30 paragraph 2.61: What effect does Federal Law No. 2 of 2014 on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises have on foreign-owned businesses?

The Federal Law No (2) of 2014 on Small and Medium Sized Enterprises have a highly positive effect on foreign-owned businesses via the followings:

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1- UAE nationals who win procurement or services contracts with the federal government, can subcontract with foreign-owned businesses to be the supplies or the providers of services although the legal responsibility will be primarily on the part of the national SME Company.

2- Foreign-owned business have to become more competitive in order to win subcontracts with local SME Company. The SME Law has provided incentives for companies that apply R&D and innovation to make its products more commercially competitive.3. TRADE POLICIES AND PRACTICES BY MEASUREMeasures Directly Affecting ImportsCustoms procedures and requirements

Page, 32, Paragraph 3.5: The Secretariat Report states: “Importing into, or exporting from, the UAE customs territory requires a trading licence and a trader code which is available from the customs department of each emirate and which applies throughout the UAE. To qualify for a licence the applicant must be a UAE national or a company established in the UAE that is 51% owned by UAE nationals. Distribution of imported goods may only be undertaken by trade agencies which must be owned by UAE nationals or by companies wholly owned by UAE nationals.” What steps is the UAE taking to revise its legislation and regulations in order to eliminate these requirements?

For trading purposes the Customs Administration requires a Trading License or Manufacturing License which has to be issued by the Economic Departments or the Ministry of Economy. Currently there is no revision to the legislation.

Other charges affecting imports

Page 39, Paragraph 3.28: The Secretariat Reports states: “Apart from customs duties and charges related to legalization of documents, no other duties or charges are applied to imports.” When does the UAE plan to end the requirement for international exporters to legalize (also referred to consularize) certain commercial documents at UAE Embassies and Consulates before they can export to the UAE? How do consular fees relate to the cost of the purported service provided? Are legalized certificates of origin required for all imports, including those imports not applying for preferential treatment?

UAE did not yet undertake a study regarding the elimination of the requirement to legalize invoices and certificates of origin and at this point it is not on the agenda of UAE to eliminate the payment of consular fees.

The consular fees are paid through one of the fourth methods that UAE has put in place to enable an easy payment of the required fees as follows:1- Electronic Dirham.2- UAE Embassies and consulates in the exporting country.3- Banks subsidiaries in UAE.4- Offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE.

Legalized certificates of origin are required for all imports, including non preferential certificates of origin.

Anti-Dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures

Page 42, paragraph 3.36: The Secretariat’s Report references the Rules of Implementation to the GCC Common Law. We note that the UAE has not notified the Rules of Implementation, while the other GCC Members have. Please clarify when the UAE will make its required notification to the appropriate WTO committees.

UAE will make its notification of the Rules of Implementation to the GCC Common Law on antidumping, safeguards and countervailing measures before the next regular meeting of the WTO Rules Committees on antidumping, safeguards and Subsidy and Countervailing Measures scheduled for October 2016.

Export Support and Promotion

Pages 43-44, Paragraph 3.48: According to the Secretariat Report, the Export Assistance Programme (EAP) provides grant payments up to one-third of expenses for marketing activities

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related to eligible products. Could UAE explain how Dubai Exports determines EAP eligibility in terms of which products, marketing activities and expenses may benefit from the program?Besides Dubai Exports, what other government authorities are involved in the program?Besides paying up to one-third of expenses, are there any other limitations to the amount of grants provided to any company or industrial sector? Will UAE submit notification of this program pursuant to the notification requirements under Article 25 of the SCM Agreement? If not, could UAE explain why this program should not be subject to those requirements?

The EAP is a program designed by Dubai Exports Development Establishment, a trade promotion body in the Emirate of Dubai. However, it is important to point out that this program is on hold from last year up to date.

For the sake of comprehensibility, it is noteworthy to mention that the program is exclusively destined for small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) that are members of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum program for the promotion of SME's in the emirate of Dubai with the view to support them in exploiting the opportunities of the international trade.

The program as highlighted above is open for all SME's including those not yet actively exporting and without consideration of the nature of the activity that they are undertaking whether commercial, service or industry, and thereby it is goes without saying that the program does not cover specific range of products but it is available to all products and services made by SME's Members of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum program for the promotion of SME's in the emirate of Dubai.

The EAP is given to SME's upon the fulfillment of 3 steps proceeding as described below:

First: EAP membership via the submission of a general set of documents (Passport Copy, Trade License or Industrial License, Financial Statement for the last 2 years).

Second: submission of the appropriate form concerning the Marketing Activity pre-approval (Market Visit, Trade Exhibition -Market Research - Buyer Visit).

Third: Grant of payment, it happens when the Company undertakes activity, Submit all preapproved expenses with original receipt & other supporting documents to get the reimbursement after validating all expenses.

There are no other Government Authorities that are involved in the program, that as we have said above it is on hold from the last year up to date.

Besides the limitation in relation to the amount of reimbursement, there is another limitation pertaining to the amount given to any company which is related to a limited number of activities per year that the company can ask for it under the EAP program, which is mainly a maximum of one activity per year for the concerned marketing activity (Market Research - Buyer Visit, etc ) and a total of four activities per year for both Exhibitions and Market Visit.

UAE would like to note that this program is not subject to the notification requirements under Article 25 of the SCM Agreement which is applicable to only subsidies which are specific within the meaning of Article 2 of the said Agreement.

Standards and Other Technical RequirementsPage 44, Paragraph 3.53: The report notes that the legal and institutional framework remain largely unchanged. In a response to a question submitted at the last TPR, the UAE noted, “ESMA is working on the development of a new Committee Workspace for the Standards Hub, which will significantly improve the usability, functionality and performance of the Committee. The new Committee Workspace, within the Standards Hub, is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2012.” What is the sttaus of the new workspace? How has it affected the operation of the technical committees?

The Workspace for the Standards Hub has been postponed based on the fact that The UAE National technical committee is utilizing the Gulf Standards 0rganisation ( GSO) committee work space which conforms more than 95% of the technical work on preparing standards.

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements

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Page 47, paragraph 3.69: Can the UAE identify what benefits and challenges were observed during implementation of the Guide on a trial basis? How did the UAE address any challenges? Can the UAE describe implementation plans or next steps after the trial basis for the Guide concludes on 1 June 2016?The GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods is still experimentally applied and not mandatory until 1st June2016. The first week of June there will be a GCC meeting to clarify on the way forward among many other things. As for the period for feedback, this issue is still under consultation between the GCC members.The old certificates will still be accepted during the provisional application and all clarifications on this issue should be addressed to the general secretariat to the Gulf Cooperation Council. Page 47, paragraph 3.70: How are the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), and the Codex Alimentarius standards and guidance considered in the GCC’s imported food regulations, as stipulated in Article 3 of the WTO SPS Agreement?

The International Standards and Guidelines (OIE, IPPC and Codex Alimentarius) are the basis for GCC - cooperation committees on animal health, plant health and food safety. The committee depends on these international guidelines to develop and improve the related legislations and requirements while also to harmonize them at the GCC level, especially those related to importation and exportation measures. The GCC Member States have the right to implement their local legislation or sanitary measures if the international standards not available or not updated.

State-owned enterprises and privatization

Page 47, paragraph 3.73: The UAE became a WTO Member on April 10, 1996. Yet, since then, the UAE has failed to notify its state trading enterprises to the Working Party on State Trading Enterprises. Please identify when the UAE will make its required notification.For the past few years, this topic was not among the primary priorities as we were focusing on developing the state trade policy as well as working on gradual liberalization of trade in addition to setting the legislative framework. Also, the STE definition was kind of vague and hard to determine especially in our case where we have a federal government and seven domestic governments. Thus, this matter will be under consideration.

Taxation and Incentives

Page 48, Paragraph 3.81: The Secretariat Report mentions that as an incentive to investors outside of free zones, property is made available for purchase as “freehold in certain predesignated areas” in Dubai. Could UAE provide additional information regarding these predesignated areas in terms of what government authorities make these designations and by what criteria? What sort of property is available for this incentive, is it public land and buildings?How is purchase as freehold different from normal purchase of property in Dubai? What investors are eligible to purchase property as freehold under this program? Do investors in certain industrial sectors get priority? Will UAE submit notification of this program pursuant to the notification requirements under Article 25 of the SCM Agreement? If not, could UAE explain why this program should not be subject to those requirements?Pages 48-49, Paragraphs 3.82-3.86The Secretariat Report mentions that two-thirds of the UAE’s non-oil export production originate from nearly 40 free zones, where investors enjoy tax, duty and other incentives. Could UAE provide additional information regarding the incentive programs in these free zones, including what eligibility criteria the relevant authorities use to determine who may get these incentives?

All Free Zones based Companies enjoy incentives such as: 100% foreign ownership with 100% repatriation of capital and profits. 0% corporate taxes and no personal income taxes for 50 years. Exemptions from customs duties in the Free Zone, as per Article 78a of the GCC Customs Code. Absence of currency restrictions. No restrictions on employment and exemption from other domestic regulations that apply in the customs territory

Will UAE submit notification of these free zone incentives pursuant to the notification requirements under Article 25 of the SCM Agreement? If not, could UAE explain why these incentives should not be subject to those requirements?

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There are no differences between the designated areas and other areas in Dubai in purchasing properties. There are many designated area determined by a law issued by the Government of Dubai in which it will allow non-locals and non-GCC entities to own properties. Same rules and fees are applicable on purchase of properties in Dubai whether in the designated areas or other area.

The investors who purchased properties will be entitled to a certificate of ownership issued by the Land Department in Dubai in favor of the investor confirming his right over the purchased property.

There is no special program or subsidy to purchase property for investors. The interested investors may purchase property from main developers for the purpose of building a multi-story building either residential or commercial or multi use purpose. Also the investor may purchase units either villas or apartments off-plan or ready to occupy. There is no priority in any industrial sector granted to investors in Dubai.

As we said before the same rules and fees which apply on properties in Dubai will apply on properties in the designated are such as 4% fees on the purchased price on any sale and purchase transaction of property which will be collected by the competent authority which is the Land Department in Dubai.

The incentives offered in the free zones are mainly related to tax regime and exemption from customs duties and there are no really any subsidies or countervailing offerings in the free zones.

Intellectual Property Rights

Page 22, Table 2.1 and Page 55, Paragraph 3.123: The Secretariat Report notes that Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 concerning copyrights and neighboring rights was amended by Law No. 32 of 2006. Please summarize the key amendments made in 2006, especially those that that address limitations and exceptions and as well as other significant changes.

The only modification in the amended law was to change the jurisdiction of the Copyright and Related Rights from the Ministry of Information and Culture to become affiliated to the Ministry of Economy.

Page 55, Paragraph 3.118 and Page 56 Table 3.10: The Secretariat Report notes that in April 2015, under Ministerial Resolution No. 9 of 2015, the Ministry of Economy increased many fees, including copyright recordation fees which were raised from Dh 30 to 300 for a legal person and to Dh 100 for a natural person. Has the increase in fees had any effect on the number of copyrights that have been recorded? Table 3.10, which lays out copyright registration requests and approvals, shows that there has been a decline in requests from 2012 to 2015. Is this attributable to the raise in fees or to something else?

The decline in requests is not due to the raise in fees, as the copyright is protected by the law without registration and the registration is not mandatory thus the figures of registration various every year.

Page 57, Paragraph 3.133: The Secretariat states that “In order to establish an environment that promotes innovation and encourages investment in IP-related areas, the UAE has implemented programmes to increase awareness regarding IP protection.” Please describe the programmes that have been implanted to increase awareness of copyright protection as well as the outcomes of those programs

The Ministry of Economy and for the sake of public awareness has organized workshops, seminars and training for judges and prosecutors, students at the universities, employees in government agencies and for the private sector.

Government Procurement

Page 52, Paragraph 3.101The Secretariat report notes that the United Arab Emirates is neither an observer to nor a member of the WTO’s Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). The addition of the UAE to the GPA would constitute an important expansion of the GPA. In light of the adoption of the revised GPA, does the UAE have plans to consider acceding to the WTO GPA? Does the UAE intend to become an observer to the GPA?

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The UAE National Committee on WTO comprising the concerned stakeholders from both public and private sectors headed by HE Minister of Economy and based on its mandate has formed a national technical team on government procurement. This national team, whose membership comprises of various stakeholders, has among its duties to study and assess and the government procurement sector developments at the multilateral level and domestically in UAE. The technical team may assess this matter in the future.

Questions based on the Report by the United Arab Emirates (WT/TPR/G/338)

Economic Development

Page 3, Paragraph 1.3: The report states, “Moreover, the Government aims not only to achieve leading positions in global reports, but to also provide a good life for its citizens. Therefore the National Agenda seeks to place the UAE among the top countries in the world in income per capita and ensure high levels of national participation in the private sector workforce.” How does UAE plan to achieve this? Will UAE pass new laws? What is the timeline? What are the benchmarks?

The UAE National Agenda, which was developed by over 300 officials from 90 federal and local government entities, includes a set of national indicators in the sectors of education, healthcare, economy, police and security, housing, infrastructure and government services. These indicators are long-term, measure performance outcomes in each of the national priorities, and generally compare the UAE against global benchmarks. The national indicators are periodically monitored by Government leadership to ensure their targets are achieved by 2021.Whenever needed and for the purpose of pushing this further the legislations needed will be prepared and passed in accordance with the timelines assigned in the national agenda.

For more information about the timeline and the main enablers of the national agenda, please check this website: https://www.vision2021.ae/en.

Economic GrowthPage 4. Paragraph 2.11: The report states, “The main investments sectors in UAE are manufacturing, construction, transportation, financial services, wholesale & retail, technical services, electricity & air conditionings, information & technology and real estate.” Does UAE plan to attract private investment to fill these needs? What manufacturing subsectors does the UAE wish to promote?

UAE has always given importance role to private investment either through ease of doing business or via putting in place a modern infrastructure that gives investors access to all facilities, and this is applicable to the domestic private investment as well as the foreign private investment. Additionally, the UAE, as explained in the report, is drafting a new Foreign Investment Law that will reflect the importance of the private investment and at the same time will provide further opportunities to the private investment to carry out activities in various sectors.

In response to the question pertaining to the manufacturing sub-sectors that UAE wish to promote, it is important to note that UAE is very enthusiastic to establish a knowledge based industry that will unlock the knowledge and innovation potential of the UAE with the view to reach 5% innovation related to GDP by 2021. On the other hand, it is noteworthy that UAE manufacturing strategy is not focusing on picking some industrial sectors, but instead of that its policy intervention is based on two dimensions relating (1) to Facilitating knowledge dispersion and (2) Moving up the value chain. In this respect, it is important to point out that UAE is undertaking a thorough study on industrial sector that will develop concrete policies and project action plans that will allow the increase UAE GDP and equally important level up the input of the Industrial sector in the GDP.

Fiscal Policy

Page 5, Paragraph 4.3: The report states, “Subsidy cuts will save government spending which can be spent on projects to improve infrastructure, education and health. This productive spending will increase economic activity and will generate employment opportunities and substantial benefits in the long term. This also will help government to spend and realize the goal of increasing Research & Development as per Innovation Strategy. However, the savings made from removing the subsidies can result on tangible long term economic benefits in the form of increasing infrastructure spending and the creation of job opportunities across different public and private sectors.” What is the timeline for this work?

UAE Investment Framework

https://www.vision2021.ae/en

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Pages 8-9, Paragraph 8.4: The report states, “A new investment law is under process for domestic ratification and the draft law aims to enhance and develop the investment environment in UAE and to facilitate the attraction of foreign United Arab Emirates direct investment to economic sectors and areas of developmental priority to UAE. Moreover, to help building an economy that is based on knowledge, innovation and creativity through enabling FDI in distinguished economic sectors of a high value added that contribute to expanding and diversifying the economy, transfer of technology, know how, create job opportunities for UAE citizens and to facilitate the optimum integration of the UAE in the global value added chains.” What are the “economic sectors and areas of developmental priority?” How will this FDI flow be enabled?

The FDI will be enabled through various elements in the draft law and the most important one is the foreign ownership which would reach up to 100% outside the free zones. The law did not specify the sectors but it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors. It will also focus on industry with heavy technology content and innovative projects.

Other questions (i.e. issues not covered by either report)Does UAE have dedicated IP courts? If so, are they present across the country and what types of matters do the courts consider, such as criminal violations or civil infringement actions? No dedicated IP courts but there are specialized judges in IP.

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CANADA

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1) Is the UAE able to provide a tentative or illustrative list of specific sectors that would have foreign ownership limitations removed under the new, draft law?The law did not specify the sectors but it will be aligned with the Innovation National Agenda Sectors.2) Could the UAE please provide more information on the Abu Dhabi Commercial Court, specifically how it responds to the needs of the expanding business sector in the emirate (e.g., faster process, broader investment restrictions)?

The Commercial Court consists of full bench and partial bench courts, court of appeal, as well Reconciliation Committee that helps the Court reach amicable alternative dispute resolutions.

Consistent to its Mission, the Commercial Court seeks to provide businesses with state-of-the-art judicial services supported with the best and latest technologies and in accordance with its vision that aims to administer justice based on internationally avowed best-in-class practices. By this, it observes the specific situation of the disputing parties to case, particularly in terms of the importance of time to businessmen.

The Commercial Court allocated an evening shift for adjudication, notary public services, in addition to other free-of-charge services to the public including application form completion, photocopying, faxing … etc. Moreover, the Court lobbies are provided with (LCD) electronic screens that guide the relevant customers including the litigants, lawyers, witnesses and others to the accurate timings and places. The Court also established an e-Registration Office to register the cases referred by the Reconciliation Committee to be forwarded to the competent entities, to set a hearing date and assign a judge.

With international best practices in place, the Commercial Court makes a significant progress in terms of speed and accuracy of case management, a measure which brings it closer to distinction during the next five years, and which boosts its pursuit to strongly support the economic growth in the Emirate.

3) In the context of expanding trade infrastructure, are specific projects already planned or commenced and will any such projects be open to foreign investment and service providers?

Yes, there are many ongoing infrastructure projects in all emirates especially Abu Dhabi and Dubai i.e expansion of Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports and Expo 2020. Many other projects are open for foreign investment and service providers.

4) With respect to the aerospace sector, what does an “enabling environment” entail? How will the government help create such an environment?

The government also established UAE Space Agency to regulate and support the space sector in the country and to strengthen its position in this field.

The government has heavily invested to create an aerospace business environment and as an outcome of this Mubadala aerospace (for more information http://www.mubadala.com/) has created a free zone and established (Strata) company which is now supplying Boeing composite parts on the B787 aircraft. For more information please visit http://www.space.gov.ae/.

5) Does the exemption of transport services, acts or enterprises owned or controlled by the Federal Government or local government, and small- and medium-sized enterprises from the Competition Law mean that the objectives for these sectors are not to promote a competitive market governed by market mechanisms?

Absolutely not. The exemption of transport services from the coverage of the law means that the competition issues relating to this sector should be handled by the specific legislation regulating this sector.

http://www.space.gov.ae/

http://www.mubadala.com/

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Regarding the acts or enterprises owned or controlled by the Federal Government or local government, as well as the SMEs, the UAE Law is no exception as many national laws and the UNCTAD Model law on Competition provide for such exemptions, given their significant contribution to the socio-economic development process.

In general, It is important to emphasize that the current competition law is the first of its kind in the UAE and reflects a progressive approach in dealing with the competition policy. The aim is to set-up an evolving mechanism that promotes a competitive environment ruled by market rules and which could be adapted to changing circumstances arising from the application of the law. In this respect, the law does provide for the possibility of including some exempted sectors (which are covered by sector-specific regulations) within the scope of the law, if the Cabinet decides so.

Promoting a competitive market governed by market mechanisms continues to be the primary objective for the UAE government in regard to all sectors including SMEs. As a matter of fact, the extensive policies and initiatives taken by the UAE government in the last few years to encourage SME entrepreneurs through various stimulus, asserts the UAE’s government efforts to strengthen a competitive market governed by the market mechanisms.

6) For these 19 tariff lines, could the UAE please explain how it ensures that the applied specific duty does not exceed the bound rate?

The UAE will abide by its ceiling binding commitments and the non-advolarem does not exceed the ceiling binding.

7) As the UAE has adopted procurement rules similar to those in the WTO GPA, does the UAE have plans to accede to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement in the foreseeable future?

The UAE National Committee on WTO comprising the concerned stakeholders from both public and private sectors headed by HE Minister of Economy and based on its mandate has formed a national technical team on government procurement which has among its duties to study and assess and the government procurement sector developments at the multilateral level and domestically in UAE. The technical team may assess this matter in the future.

8) In the meantime, would the UAE consider becoming an observer to the Committee on Government Procurement?

In addition to the reply to question 7, the Technical team may assess this issue in the future.

9) Could the UAE explain whether and how the planned new law will affect foreign-based suppliers? Will foreign-based suppliers be able to bid on government tenders, and if so, will they be treated the same as domestic suppliers? Will the new law maintain price preferences for locally-owned companies?

10) Will the new law on government procurement apply to procurement by the different emirates or only to procurement by the federal government?

11) Will the new law be in line with the UNCITRAL model law on public procurement?

12) Does this price preference also apply in the free zones?

In the emirate of Dubai if the company with 10 million dirham in capital and at least 51 % owned by UAE or GCC nationals which are located in the free zones will enjoy the price reference.

13) Could the UAE please provide details on the types of transport equipment and parts that will be manufactured in the Dubai Industrial City (e.g., aerospace parts, auto parts, etc.)?

Dubai Industrial City offers a cost effective and efficient business ecosystem to the region’s surging manufacturing sectors Further detailed information on sectors visit: http://www.dubaiindustrialpark.ae/.

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CHINESE TAIPEI

Secretariat Report

1) Please indicate what some of the plausible causes for the UAE’s capital outflow in services are.2) Will the UAE’s new government procurement law expected to come into force in 2016 ensure the transparency of the bidding process and apply to all bidders, whether domestic or foreign?3) Does the UAE plan to negotiate double taxation avoidance agreements with other countries (in addition to the aforesaid 92 countries) immediately and/or in the future?

4) Do the labelling requirements for energy efficiency become technical barriers for foreign products?Any new technical requirements are considered to be a potential barrier for trade. In ESMA, one of our goals is energy conservation/environment protection. However, we understand the importance of trade given that UAE is considered as a “trade-hub” in the region. In this regard, our way of developing such regulations involves,

1. Consideration/adoption of existing text methods from international standards;2. Consultative meeting with manufacturers and experts;3. Industry meetings with stakeholders;4. Official Gazette publications;5. Active awareness campaigns.

Thus effectively minimizing the effect of such regulations in the market.

Energy efficiency labelling is designed to be a technical barrier for inefficient products. (Our efficiency levels are in-line with the current levels enforced by major markets around the world.)

5) Given that the oil prices have plunged, what is the fiscal situation of the UAE?

Despite the decline of oil prices the federal government budget for the year 2016 reached 13.6 billion dollars with a deficit almost nil. The year 2015 witnessed the largest budget in the history of UAE with an increase of 6.3 %.The UAE is the least country affected by oil process due to the diversification of the economy diversity which achieved minimization the contribution of the oil sector in the GDP to almost 30%.

6) What is the impact on the energy efficiency of the transport sector after the subsidies were removed in August 2015?

7) What are the regulations for foreign companies that operate the services of exploration, processing and distribution in oil and natural gas?

All activities related to oil and natural gas are regulated by the local governments (for each emirate). For example In Abu Dhabi its regulated by the supreme petroleum council and Dubai by supreme council of energy.

8) Will the United Arab Emirates consider further liberalizing the market access for foreign banks?

Foreign banks have access to the UAE market – retail and wholesale. The regulatory regime is consistent across domestic and foreign banks.

9) If so, could the United Arab Emirates please elaborate on these plans and the anticipated timeframes?

Currently there are no plans to change the local ownership requirements for banks operating onshore in the UAE. Government Report 10) The UAE has succeeded in diversifying its economy by increasing non-oil sectors contribution to GDP. What have been the key elements of the UAE’s economic diversification strategy?UAE Vision aims to a diversified and flexible knowledge-based economy will be powered by skilled Emiratis and strengthened by world-class talent to ensure long-term prosperity for the UAE. The

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UAE will benefit from a sustainable and diversified economy, flexible in adopting new economic models, and capitalizing on global economic partnerships to guarantee long-term prosperity for current and future generations of Emiratis. Thus, to sustain its drive toward economic diversification, as this is the nation’s surest path to sustainable development in a future that is less reliant on oil. This means expanding new strategic sectors to channel our energies into industries and services where we can build a long-term competitive advantage.Balanced growth must be fuelled by a sustainable range of energy sources, within which the UAE will ensure an important role for alternative and renewable options such as nuclear power.

To ensure lasting competitiveness, the nation has looked beyond traditional economic models and took a more flexible perspective. Businesses will adopt an increasingly customer-centric approach to customizing their products and services, and will learn to coordinate in efficient networks to meet the complex demands of the marketplace.By stimulating home-grown entrepreneurship and attracting foreign direct investment, our economy will mature into a model of sustainable and responsible growth that will ensure long-term prosperity for all Emiratis.

The National Innovation Strategy was launched on October 2014 with the aim of making the UAE one of the most innovative nations in the world within seven years which will stimulate innovation in seven sectors where innovation is key to excellence: renewable energy, transport, education, health, technology, water and space. Its first phase includes 30 national initiatives to be completed within three years. These include new legislation, innovation incubators, investment in specialized skills, private sector incentives, international research partnerships and an innovation drive within government.

11) As the UAE has already been promoting home-grown entrepreneurship and attracting foreign direct investment, please explain how this will help achieve a lasting competitive edge. Would the UAE please elaborate on the measures and/or legislations which will be put into place for this strategy? When does the UAE expect to reach its goals? What growth rate does the UAE expect to achieve?

The government aims not only to achieve leading positions in global reports, but to also provide a good life for its citizens. Therefore the National Agenda seeks to place the UAE among the top countries in the world in income per capita and ensure high levels of national participation in the private sector workforce.

The UAE Vision 2021 aims to 1- UAE to be among the top 10 countries in the world at the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index 2- Raise the contribution of SME’s to Non-Oil GDP at 70% 3- UAE to be among the top 10 countries in the world at the Gross National Income per Capita. 4- UAE is aiming to increase the industrial sector contribution to GDP by 25% in the coming years.

Industrial sector is the main dynamo of the national economy performance and an important factor of the development and diversification of the income source, a comprehensive and integrated industrial strategy is in final stages to be issued.

UAE is progressively restructuring the legal and regulatory environment to align it with global best practices in transparency, investment protection and competitiveness. The ultimate goal is to create a friendly environment for business. Currently issued a number of laws and working on upgrading a number of key legislation, especially with regard to the development of the country's economic infrastructure and investment environment.

The newly issued laws are: 1- Federal law for Commercial Companies 2- Federal law for SMEs, to support the role of private enterprises in stimulating economic growth through innovation and diversification 3- Federal law for Competition which is aimed at promoting the principle of competition and evolving a competitive market that is ruled by sheer market 4- Federal law for amending some provisions of Federal Law No. 4 of 2002 concerning Anti-money Laundering 5- Federal Law on regulating the Profession of Auditors.

The newly laws in process 1- Federal law for Commercial Fraud 2- Federal law for Arbitration. 3- Federal law for Anti-Dumping, Preventive and Countervailing Measures 4- Federal law amending the prior law on regulating and protection of Industrial Property Patents, Fees and Industrial Designs 5- Federal law to amend certain provisions of the prior law 1979 on regulating the Industry. For more information about the UAE strategy and vision kindly refer to http://www.vision2021.ae/.

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12) What are the regulations for the American private industries to participate in developing sustainable energy sources and expanding into the UAE’s market?

There has been a wording mistake in this sentence where it should read: THE UAE welcomes all private industries to participate in achieving this ambitious goal.

The partnership and cooperation is open with all countries that seek to cooperate in this sector.Masdar City is one of the world’s most sustainable, low-carbon cities. A complete ecosystem, the city integrates knowledge, research and development, a technology cluster and a free zone. The city, a hub of innovation and sustainability, is home to international and local businesses, educational institutions and now residences.

Masdar City Free zone is an emerging clean technology cluster that places its resident companies in the heart of the global renewable energy and cleantech industry.Widely recognized as one of the world’s most exciting eco-developments, the city is a free zone located in close proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport and 17 kilometers from downtown Abu Dhabi. The community is a launching point into local, regional and international markets, and it provides a critical mass of sector knowledge and talent.The exceptional value proposition that Masdar City offers to clients includes: 100% foreign ownership 100% exemption from corporate and personal income taxes Quick and easy set-up with a ‘One-Stop Shop’ for registration, government relations and visa processing Freedom of repatriation of both capital and profits One of the world’s most sustainable living and working business clusters Research & Development hub partnering with Masdar Institute Highly cost effective licensing and office space.

13) “Happiness”and“Tolerance”are abstract concepts. What kind of work does the Ministry of State for Happiness and Ministry of State for Tolerance actually do? Which KPIs do you formulate to assess the performance of these two ministries?

State Ministry of Tolerance The main objective is creating a legal framework to formalize the tolerance of the society already displays, and to ensure that the policies and initiatives will provide an outstanding example to the neighbors.

Tolerance is no catchphrase, but a quality that must cherish and practice. It must be woven into the fabric of the society to safeguard future and maintain the progress made. There can be no bright future for the Middle East without an intellectual reconstruction that re-establishes the values of ideological openness, diversity, and acceptance of others’ viewpoints, whether intellectual, cultural, or religious.

That is why the government invested heavily – more than 300 billion dirhams ($81.5 billion) – in establishing a focus for the UAE’s path ahead, with the aim of preparing for a diverse economy that frees future generations from dependence on the ever-fluctuating oil market. Achieving that goal requires reconsidering the legislative, administrative, and economic system fully to move away from dependence on oil. The government is building a sustainable and diverse national economy for the current and future generations.

Having a sustainable economy will give investors and traders the trust in the economy strength and they will also options to diversify their investments thus this will enhance the investment environment.

State Ministry of HappinessThe role of government is to create an environment in which people can achieve their dreams and ambitions, not to create an environment that government can control. The point is to empower people, not hold power over them. Government, in short, should nurture an environment in which people create and enjoy their own happiness.

Happiness can be measured, and its evaluation is already the subject of many programs and studies. Moreover, it can be developed and its achievement linked to material objectives. Studies

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have shown that happy people produce more, live longer, and drive better economic development in their communities and countries.

The happiness of individuals, families, and employees, their satisfaction with their lives and optimism for the future, are crucial to our work, which cuts across every sector of government. That is why there must be a minister to guide and follow up with all government institutions (as well as provide leadership to the private sector).

The government seeks to create a society where our people’s happiness is paramount, by sustaining an environment in which they can truly flourish. And create a formula benefits to others in the region. The formula is straightforward: national development based on core values, led by youth and focused on a future in which everyone achieves happiness.

The national programme for happiness and positivity features a host of initiatives in three major areas: The inclusion of happiness in the policies, programmes and services of all government bodies, as well as the work environment there.

The national plan for happiness includes a host of initiatives to develop and adopt corporate models for happiness, launching a charter for happiness in all federal government bodies. It also features the development of a happiness guideline, as well as performance indices that ensure the compliance of the plans of establishments with those of the programme.

The plan proposes the transformation of government service centers into customer happiness centers, and allocating government employees to realize the happiness of customers.

Having happy employees in government entities and customer services centers will ensure proving the best services to traders and investors thus this will enhance the investment environment.

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