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FAS Dubai (Post) forecasts UAE imports of wheat, rice, corn and barley to increase in MY2020/2021.

For the next three months, custom duties for imports into Dubai will be reduced by 20 percent for all imported goods sold on the local UAE market.

The UAE cabinet established the “Emirates Food Security Council” to coordinate and lead the implementation of the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy in conjunction with federal and local entities.

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (GCC-4), permit the importation of genetically engineered (GE) food products of plant origin.

Based on retailer reports and market observations, Post anticipates a steady rise in the demand for natural, organic, healthy and "free-from" products in the Gulf region.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new excise tax targeting sweetened drinks beginning December 2019.

This report identifies certification requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates.

Beginning April 2019, Emirates Airlines first and business class passengers will enjoy high quality American beef while they dine at 32,000 feet.

In 2018 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced new and amended regulatory requirements related to the importation and sale of agricultural goods.

The UAE’s overall consumption of grain and feed is projected to grow moderately over the next year. FAS Dubai (Post) forecasts all UAE wheat imports in MY2019/20 at 1.6 million metric tons (MMT)....

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (GCC-4), covered by Office of Agricultural Affairs in Dubai, permit the importation of genetically engineered (GE) food products of plant origin.

UAE chicken meat imports are expected to drop by 2 percent in 2018 due to slower economic growth, implementation of a 5 percent value-added tax (VAT), and lack of liquidity in the market.