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Iraq imposes new tariffs on certain goods + tweaks clearance procedures
The changes look to tighten controls on imports and boost government revenue
TODAY: Lots of road improvements and events cause diversions in the region + shipping container volumes are expected to fall this year and in 2024
Good morning, friends. We close out the week with a mixed bag of news, with more acquisitions from Saudi Arabia,…
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce outlines strategy to increase Egypt’s transit trade
Greater private sector participation and less regulation are key
UK allocates GBP 250k to Egypt’s implementation plan for the WTO’s trade facilitation agreement
The funds will go towards measures that can boost Egypt’s progress on the WTO’s trade facilitation program
Egypt, Sierra Leone explore cargo flight operations + Iran, Russia eye stronger trade and customs ties
Egypt + Sierra Leone discuss potential operation of cargo flights: Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Abbas Helmi met with Sierra…
India’s IPGL looks to the UAE for equipment for Iran’s Chabahar port + more customs digitization in Dubai
SHIPPING + MARITIME- India’s IPGL to source equipment from Gulf-based firms to use at Iran’s Chabahar Port: India’s state-owned India…
Are food delivery drones coming to the UAE? + customs agents in the UAE can now carry out remote inspections
LAST-MILE DELIVERY- Meituan UAS enrolls in UAE Ministry of Economy’s NextGen FDI program:China-based drone food delivery outfit Meituan UAS will…
Abu Dhabi Customs launches digital platform to speed up procedures + Egypt inks airport upgrade agreements at BRI Forum
CUSTOMS- Abu Dhabi Customs unveils new digital platform to speed up procedures: Abu Dhabi Customs has introduced a new digital…
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