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Saba Yemen
26-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Meeting in Sana'a discusses alternatives for poultry imports from boycotted companies
Sana'a - Saba: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the capital secretariat, discussed ways to enhance local poultry production , improve breeds of broiler chickens , layers to boost domestic output and stabilize markets. The meeting, attended by agricultural services sector official Dhyfullah Shumlan, agricultural production development official Eng. Samir Al-Hanani, and Chamber of Commerce head Ali Al-Hadi, along with several poultry importers and producers, reviewed investment opportunities in this field. Discussions focused on localizing the production of poultry breeds, especially those previously imported from boycotted companies, and finding suitable alternatives to ensure uninterrupted market supply. The meeting emphasized protecting traders affected by boycott decisions, calling for appropriate alternatives and mechanisms to safeguard their businesses and ensure continuity without harm. It was agreed to streamline procedures for registering alternative companies that meet technical and health standards as replacements for firms operating in boycotted countries. A list of affected European companies will be prepared, with approved alternatives proposed, while the General Department of Animal Health oversees this process. Additionally, the meeting stressed the need to establish mechanisms to compensate for previously imported quantities from targeted countries by relying on new sources and expanding localization efforts in this sector. This meeting aligns with efforts to ensure market stability and enhance self-sufficiency in poultry products through new import sources that guarantee quality and sustainability. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Shafaq News
06-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Erbil hosts MITEX 2025: PM Barzani touts tourism as growth engine
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani opened the 3rd Middle East International Tourism Exhibition (MITEX 2025) in Erbil, calling for stronger cooperation between the government and private sector to develop the Region's tourism industry. 'Developing tourism is central to our economic diversification strategy,' Barzani said during the opening ceremony. 'We've made significant efforts to support it and create new sources of income for the Region.' He described Kurdistan as 'a very rich place' in terms of history, culture, religious and ethnic diversity, and natural beauty, stressing the need to expand tourism infrastructure to attract more domestic and foreign visitors. 'This Region has much to show the world—its geography and sites of interest offer a compelling experience.' More than 150 tourism companies and institutions from 20 countries are taking part in the three-day event held at the Erbil International Fairground. According to Erbil's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition aims to promote Kurdistan's tourism potential and attract foreign investors to the sector—one of the Kurdistan Regional Government's key priorities for economic revitalization.
Fibre2Fashion
06-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Indonesia's KADIN lobbies US NCC for lower tariff on garment exports
Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) is lobbying the US National Cotton Council (NCC), hoping to help the former's garment product exports enjoy the lowest US import tariff possible. The chamber is considering a deal with NCC in which the former purchases US-made processed cotton and exports the final garment product back to the United States. It expects a lower tariff, zero per cent if possible, through this scheme, according to KADIN chief Anindya Bakrie. Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry is lobbying the US National Cotton Council (NCC), hoping to help the former's garment exports enjoy the lowest US import tariff possible. It is considering a deal with NCC in which the former purchases US-made processed cotton and exports the final garment product back to the US. It also requested NCC to help lobby the US government through the USTR. Bakrie discussed the proposal while meeting NCC vice president Robbie Minch in Washington D.C. recently. He also requested NCC to help lobby the US government through the US trade representatives (USTR). Bakrie is optimistic for open cooperation opportunities with NCC though US-made cotton is facing stiff competition against China and Brazil, an Indonesian news agency reported. A balanced trade will enhance export opportunities for Indonesia-made garments, footwear and electronics to the United States, he said. 'This will not only support business growth but also benefit entrepreneurs and factory workers across the country,' he added. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ACC, Ramallah commerce chamber talk Jordanian-Palestinian trade cooperation
AMMAN — Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Hajj Tawfiq on Saturday agreed with Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ramallah and Bireh Governorates Abdul Ghani Attari to increase cooperation and coordination in multiple areas of common interest, which would reflect "positively" on the two countries' trade relations. Speaking at the meeting, Hajj Tawfiq said that the ACC is "fully" ready to support the Palestinian commercial sector and promote Palestinian products in the local market, as well as providing specialised training for the Palestinian chamber and the business sector, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Hajj Tawfiq highlighted the importance of working to overcome difficulties and challenges facing Jordanian-Palestinian trade exchanges, imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities. He indicated that the Kingdom's exports to the Palestinian market amounted to JD202 million last year, compared with about JD47 million in imports. Hajj Tawfiq stressed the importance of boosting cooperation in the coming period and activating the memorandum of understanding signed by the two chambers. He stressed the significance of supporting and promoting Palestinian products through joint exhibitions and promotion campaigns. Attari praised support of the ACC and the Jordanian private sector to the Palestinian private sector to back its "resilience" in facing the Israeli economic policies. Attari noted difficulties facing businesspeople travel to and from Palestine due to the Israeli occupation's restrictions. Jordan, he noted, is Palestine's "vital artery, and the gateway" for other countries globally, including Arab countries, underlining the importance of adopting the port of Aqaba as the main venue for Palestinian imports.
Saba Yemen
07-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Federation of Chambers of Commerce rejects US sanctions on Yemeni businessmen
Sana'a – SABA: The General Federation of Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued a statement condemning the US sanctions imposed on some Yemeni businessmen, the latest of which is the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sanaa City, Ali Muhammad Al-Hadi. The statement stressed that Yemeni businessmen are neutral from conflicts, following the March 31, 2016 declaration on the neutrality of the private sector in Yemen. He also rejected the charges against Al-Hadi, stressing that they "lack evidence", and that his appointment was made by Law No. (28) of 2003 after the end of the term of the previous council. The Union explained that Ali Al-Hadi's foreign visits, including his visit to Moscow, were for purely economic purposes to secure the Yemeni market's needs of wheat, without any political goals or official meetings with Russian officials. These sanctions "exacerbate the economic and humanitarian crisis" in Yemen, where 90% of basic needs depend on imports. He also stressed that Ali Al-Hadi is a major supplier of basic food commodities, such as wheat, flour, sugar and rice. The General Federation of Chambers of Commerce called on the US administration to reconsider the sanctions and remove Ali Mohammed Al-Hadi's name from the list, warning of the catastrophic effects of these decisions on the Yemeni people. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
