Topic “Dubai” — Exporter Magazine

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) is planning to issue instant trade licences to investors under a new ‘120 days hassle free licence’ initiative that will be launched this year, according to Gulf News. Gulfood, said to be the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, has fully sold out four months ahead of the show, organisers were quoted saying in TradeArabia.com. Exhibitors at this year’s Gitex Shopper, the largest consumer IT and electronics show in the Middle East, are planning the biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers, with launches of the latest technology products and exclusive offers. Exports by 4,645 Dubai companies grew 13% in April to BHD16.8 billion (NZ$65.26 billion), compared to exports in April 2009, according GulfNews.com.