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Protect National Industries from Harmful Practices

The Ministry Of Foreign Trade provides national industries and Emirati manufacturers with protection against injurious practices in international trade. They can file a complaint if they are exposed to any of the harmful practices, whether it is dumping, subsidies, or increased imports. During the complaints submission stage, the Department of Anti-injurious Practices provides technical support to the national industry concerned to fill out the complaint form prepared by the department in accordance with the legal requirements of the WTO agreements – Anti-Dumping Agreement, Anti-subsidy and Countervailing Measures Agreement, and The Agreement on Safeguards.

An economic cluster is a geographic concentration of interconnected companies, specialized suppliers, service providers, firms in related industries, and associated institutions - such as research institutions, standards agencies, and trade associations - operating from within the boundaries of a specific field. Economic clusters drive innovation, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration, creating competitive advantages for businesses and regions.

The UAE has embarked on an ambitious journey to reshape its economy through the National Cluster Strategy, a visionary initiative aimed at driving growth across key sectors. By fostering collaboration among industries, government entities, academic institutions and research organizations, the strategy seeks to create an environment where innovation and competitiveness flourish. At its core, the National Cluster Strategy aligns with the UAE’s broader vision for economic diversification, to develop robust industries capable of competing on the global stage.

Complaints Against Harmful Practices in International Trade

The Ministry Of Foreign Trade studies the complaint and checks it against the legal requirements, such as imposing an anti-dumping fee, a compensatory measure against subsidies, or a preventive measure against an increase in imports. Based on the complaint, the investigation includes examination of evidence and study and analysis of all data provided by all parties involved. Various stages of the investigation take into account the specificity and impact of each type of harmful practice mentioned in the complaint. The investigation procedures and requirements differ according to the complaint - be it related to anti-dumping, allocated subsidies, or prevention of increased imports.

Directive No. (1) of 2023 Regarding the continuation of imposing the definitive anti-dumping duties against GCC imports of electric lead-acid accumulators of capacity from 35 up to 115 amperes, whether or not rectangular (including square) of a kind used for starting piston engines (Automotive Batteries) Originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea

Ministerial Resolution No. (120) of 2023 On temporarily prohibiting the export and the re-export of rice outside the country

Decision to extend the implementation of Resolution No. 50 of 2023, in addition to halting the export of scrap iron and striped gray paint.

Ministerial Resolution No. (144) of 2022 regarding the amendment of Ministerial Resolution No. (72) of 2022 concerning the temporary suspension of the export and re-export of wheat and whole wheat flour outside the country

Directive No ( 2 ) for the year 2022 Regarding the Imposition of Definitive Anti-dumping Duties against GCC Imports of Electric Accumulators Used for Starting Piston Engines from 32 to 225 Amperes, (Originating in or exported from Republic of Turkey and Republic of India).
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Directive No (4)-2021 Imposition of Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of plates, sheets, and strip of aluminum alloys originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China

Directive No (3) for the year 2021 regarding the collection of definitive antidumping duties imposed on Imports of ceramic and porcelain tiles originating in or exported from China and India

Circular No. (2) of 2020 regarding the imposition of a final anti-dumping duty on imports to the GCC countries of hydraulic cement products of all types, including unground agglomerated cement called clinker, even if colored, originating from or exported from the Islamic Republic of Iran -

Circular No. (1) of 2019 regarding the imposition of a final anti-dumping duty on imports to the GCC countries of uncoated paper and paperboard (fluting or testliner) in rolls or sheets (cardboard) originating from the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Poland