United Arab Emirates » Business
Statistics
• Main exports: Crude oil, natural gas, re-exports, dried fish and dates.
• Main imports: Machinery and transport equipment, chemicals and food.
• Main trade partners: Japan, Korea (Rep), India, Thailand, China, USA and the EU.
Economy
The economy has boomed in recent years. The IMF's estimate for the UAE's GDP growth in 2007 was a whopping 16.4%, keeping the country well on course as a major financial player in the region.
Business Etiquette
Office hours: Sat-Wed 0800-1300 and 1500/1600-1800/1900, Thurs 0800-1200.
Government office hours: Sat-Wed 0730-1330, Thurs 0730-1200.
All offices are closed every afternoon during the month of Ramadan.
Business Contacts
PO Box 3014, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: (02) 621 4144.
Website: www.fcci.gov.ae
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
PO Box 1457, Dubai, UAE
Tel: (04) 228 0000.
Website: www.dubaichamber.ae
Each of the emirates has its own Chamber of Commerce.
Dubai World Trade Centre (Information on Conferences/Conventions)
PO Box 9292, Dubai, UAE
Tel: (04) 332 1000.
Website: www.dwtc.com
ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company)
PO Box 5546, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: (02) 444 6900.
Website: www.adnec.ae
Conferences & Conventions
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