The country purchased more product from abroad this month, in spite of the uncertainty surrounding the global economic scenario. Goods whose imports went up include wheat, fertilizers, sanitary items, ethylene polymers and electric generators.
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Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, who served a stint as Energy and Industry minister, said a robust economy and a USD 20,6 billion stimulus package will enable the country to manage the pandemic shock. He expects demand for gas to go up substantially in years to come.
Arab country will extend valid and expired visit visas for three months as an effort against COVID-19.
Q1 saw shipped volume drop 14.6% year-on-year to 2.5 million pairs of shoes shipped, with revenue sliding 11.1% to USD 14.7 million.
Real estate transactions reached USD 5.2 billion in Q1 in the emirate, up 22%. Government launched package that waives fees.
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), comprising 21 member countries, is putting in place mechanisms to ensure food safety in the Arab world during the pandemic. It is looking to map out demand and suppliers of 14 types of products.
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency reported in its website that drugs like nitazoxanide, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine now need prior authorization from the agency to be exported.
Brazilian construction tool company is interested in doing business with countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Over 70 kits were delivered by the Corumbá Arab-Palestinian Society to vulnerable low-income families struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently in the presidency of the G20, the Arab country is calling on nations, organizations and private sector players to help come up with USD 8 billion to help plug a funding gap in tackling coronavirus.
Companies interested in transporting cargo in passenger spaces must request permission. Measure aims to hep supplying markets with essential products for dealing with COVID-19.
The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, is exonerating retailers at its facilities from rent. The move will benefit companies, banks, individual tenants, hotels, galleries, stores, restaurants and cafés.
Writers from around the world will join the Sharjah 2020 Virtual Reading Festival starting May 27. The event will include interactive workshops in a bid to spread culture during the shutdown.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture implemented the electronic signature for certificates accompanying exports of plant products to reduce contact between people during the pandemic.
