A range of specialist services to help Irish companies trade with the Arab world
Important information for businesses exporting to the UAE
The AICC provides a range of specialist services to help Irish companies trade with the Arab world. We offer a one-stop solution to support Irish businesses in succeeding in these important markets. Our unique professional export documentation services support Irish exporters in doing business and are an essential asset to Arab-Irish trade.
With our extensive experience and because of our excellent relationships with the relevant embassies, we are ideally positioned to assist Ireland’s exporters trading in the Arab markets. At the AICC we look after all certification and legalisation requirements, including the new Attestation Fee, which was introduced by the UAE authorities in February 2023.
The Attestation Fee requires all companies exporting to the UAE to pay a new flat rate for every commercial invoice valued above 10,000 AED. But this doesn’t have to be an additional administrative burden. That’s our role, and our processes help ensure there is no additional administration nor delays for companies exporting east as a result of this new fee.
It’s our business to help your business do business in the Arab world, seamlessly.
Our mission is simple – we connect businesses with expertise, promoting and supporting the growth of Irish companies in the Arab States. Utilising the latest technologies for our services, we are Ireland’s information hub for exporters to the Arab world. We also offer a personal document legalisation service for individuals travelling to Middle Eastern countries to live and work.
Wishing all of our UAE colleagues & friends a very happy UAE National Day marking 2 Dec 1971 when the emirates came together to form the United Arab Emirates. Lots of strong ties between Irl & UAE. #UAENationalDay2023
Congratulations to Saudi Arabia who have been announced as the hosts of the World Expo 2030. The international exhibition will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. #WorldExpo2030
Irish exports to the Arab world are up 3% for 2023 bucking global trend! While the global value of Irish exports fell 6% in the first nine months of 2023, MENA regions have bucked the trend with exports growing by 3% in the period. #irishexports
In today’s news the UAE has taken a lead on SAF ahead of COP28! The formation of a UAE based research consortium focused on developing, producing and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies Air-CRAFT is a first-of-its-kind initiative...
In September 2023, the value of goods exported from Ireland reached €16 billion. Notably, Ireland exported €106 million worth of goods to Saudi Arabia during this time. #irishexports
Did you know that Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building standing at 829.80m high. The company that built the building, Arabtec was founded by Tom Barry and he hailed from Dublin.
#burkhalifa #arabtec #irishbusiness
It has never been a more critical time for business action on sustainability. In 2023, the advancements of technology, market opportunities, and investment and funding in Ireland have led to an increase in jobs in the environmental/green sector. #cop28
News & Updates
September 2023 – Tánaiste to address Arab Irish Business Conference in Dublin
August 2023 – Waterford entrepreneur and founder of Lovin Dubai to speak at major Arab Irish business conference in Dublin
April 2023 – Additional Customs Fees for Iraq
February 2023 – Irish Businesses to Pay New Fees for Exports to UAE
December 2022 – Qatar and Jordan Amabassadors reception