The EDC and it’s partners has a range of publications and collections that exporters are able to access.

Export quality management

An answer book for small and medium-sized exporters
Questions and answers on all aspects of quality control and management directed to exporters in United Arab Emirates (Dubai) – cover technical regulations and standards, product certification, testing, metrology, quality management; explain ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Po int (HACCP); examine the value of accreditation and the reasons for its difficult implementation in developing countries; discuss the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and its benefit for the business community. The role of International Trade Centre in providing assistance and information in the area of quality management is presented and the tools it makes available to SMEs; annexes cover United Arab Emirates’ (Dubai) standardisation and metrology, quality management and HACCP infrastructure. Also annexes include information on TBT & SPS enquiry points as well as a list of related contacts and services providers in the country ;includes index. 

Published by: International Trade Center - Geneva  , Dubai Export Development Corporation and Department of Economic Developement Dubai.
 
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TRADE SECRETS

THE EXPORT ANSWER BOOK FOR SMALL & MEDIUM-SIZED EXPORTERS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Small and Medium-Sized enterprises Handbook, customised to suit the needs of exporting enterprises in UAE and answering the most commonly asked questions related to the export process - covers market research, cultural issues, marketing, market entry methods, agents and distributors, trade shows, regulations, quality standards, pricing, fi nancing and getting paid, transportation, documentation, packaging and labelling, trade agreements, and provides contact information on in-country assistance organizations, and a comprehensive listing of current publications, periodicals, software programmes, and databases available within UAE, as relevant to small and medium-sized enterprises.

‘Trade Secrets – The Export Answer Book for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters’ has been conceived and designed as part of the Competitiveness Improvement Program for SMEs (ProCIP) by the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO (ITC) Geneva. This book is intended to serve as a primary reference tool for small and medium sized fi rms and consultants in need of practical, resultsbased guide to exporting. It is a user-friendly, affordable reference book for existing and prospective exporters to understand the terms processes and resources involved in exporting. It addresses over 100 questions most frequently asked by exporters and answers them in simple language.

Published by: International Trade Center - Geneva  , Dubai Export Development Corporation and Department of Economic Developement Dubai. 

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Manufacturing Investment Guide 2007

Based on the national accounts estimated figures for 2006 which came out recently, the manufacturing sector contribution to GDP in Dubai amounted to16% ranking in the 2nd position among all economic sectors after the trade sector, while its production value represented 20% of total production value of the economy ranking 1st among economic sectors.
Looking at the performance over a span of time, it is heartening to know that manufacturing GDP average compounded  annual growth rate between 2001 (10.5 AED billion) and 2006 (26.4 AED billion) amounted to an impressive figure of 20%. 
Beyond the direct impact of manufacturing on the economy, the service industries created and sustained by a vibrant base of manufacturing companies contributed to the structural well being of the economy.
In order to sustain global competitiveness of Dubai manufactured products, more efforts would be needed to enhance productivity, boost technology and capital utilization and expand R&D activities.
The Department of Economic Development is geared to foster and facilitate economic growth by providing support to the investor and by sustaining an opportune business environment.

The "Manufacturing Investment Guide", one of DED numerous publications targeting the business community, is intended as a primary reference to manufacturing  investors to help him through the process of establishing business in Dubai.
This new edition of the Guide comes in 8 chapters: Chapter 1 is introductory; chapter2 gives an up-to-date profile of the manufacturing sector, chapters 3, 4 and 5 guides the investor through the process of setting up business, while chapter 6 shed the light on rules and regulation pertaining to the manufacturing investment. Chapter 7 gives an outline of Quality and Excellence Awards in UAE and the last chapter highlights the corporate banking facilities available to businesses. Annexes include useful addresses and samples of application forms for guidance.

Published by: Department of Economic Developement Dubai.

Doing Business in Dubai

As a one-stop source of information on the business environment of the emirate, Doing Business in Dubai provides a comprehensive insight into the legalities of company formation, regulatory agencies and requirements, and useful tips for investors and entrepreneurs.

‘Doing Business in Dubai’ serves as a source of reference to enterprises, potential investors and professionals on the business environment of the emirate. A first-of-its-kind initiative by DED, the handbook is the result of in-depth research and presents a quick overview of Dubai’s various economic sectors.

The contents include an overview of the macro-economic environment of Dubai, legal norms on company formation with specifics on companies based in the emirate and free zones; procedural norms for clustered cities; regulations by departments such Labour, Immigration, Dubai Municipality etc; details on ancillary service providers such as financial institutions, accountancy practices; procedures for resolving conflicts and the Awards and Recognitions for trade in particular. The handbook is indeed another illustration of Dubai, as a City that Cares’.

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MANUFACTURING SUB SECTORS STUDIES SERIES

Manufacturing sub sector market reports series is published periodically by EDC with objective to provide sector import/export data on specific products to prospective investors or existing industries wishing to explore possibilities of expansion. The main sources of information are Statistic Department. Dubai World for Dubai External Trade and ITC Trade Map, Trade Statistics for International Business Development, regarding international trade date. The ITC data normally lag one year behind the Dubai World Statistic.

The studies attempt to cover as much aspects as could be possible within the constraints of data availability.

Organic Chemicals Sector Capabilities

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Pasta Industry Production and Trade

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Plastic Packaging Industry Production and Trade

This production guides traders, exporters, and investors on enhance their production capabilities and enlightens their industrial knowledge. Some of the intentions behind creating this work are:

- Provide definitions and general terminologies related to the industry of plastic packaging for Investors interested in the field of industry, and are considering investing in plastic packaging.

- present trade information and demonstrate competition existing in the domestic and international market of plastic packaging for existing exporters who export goods related to plastic packaging from Dubai and for related industries that produce and sell locally.

- Offer the reader some analysis done by experts in the field, which may help researchers and analysts driving further conclusions and studies.


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Ceramic Industry Production and Trade

This study is directed towards guiding traders, exporters, and investors to enhance their production capabilities and enlighten their industrial knowledge.  It provides definitions and general terminologies related to the industry of ceramics. It includes trade information and a demonstration of the ceramics trade domestically and internationally. The study also offers the reader some analysis done by experts in the field, which may help researchers and analysts driving further conclusions and studies.


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Manufacturing Subsector Scan - Dubai Plastic Industry Capabilities

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Dubai Food Sector Capabilities

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Aluminum Sector Capabilities

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Dubai Export Series

Construction Material production Export Capability

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Switchgear Production Export Capability

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Dubai Plastic Industry Capability

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Healthcare & Cosmetics, Products of Dubai

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Edible oils & Fats, Products of Dubai

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Prepared Vegetable & Fruits, Products of Dubai

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Confectionary, Products of Dubai

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Aluminum Rods & Wires, Products of Dubai

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Aluminum & Steel Scrap, Products of Dubai

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Aluminum Cans, Casks & Containers, Products of Dubai

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Printing, Cartons, Boxes & Paper Sacks, Products of Dubai

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Waste Paper, Products of Dubai

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Dubai Export Monitor

This Export Monitor is a data file depicting the performance of exports by target products and target markets. It aims to provide exporters and investors with an analytical evaluation of the trends and composition of exports from Dubai and a scanning of potential opportunities.

Dubai Export Monitor 2009

This Export Monitor is a data file depicting the performance of exports by target products and target markets. It aims to provide exporters and investors with an analytical evaluation of the trends and composition of exports from Dubai and a scanning of potential opportunities.

Technical Standards and Regulations 

Guide to CE marketing for the EU market

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Overview of Food Labeling Under EU Law

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Overview of Wood Packaging for EU Market

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Trade HS Data Sheet

Country Reports

Newsletter

Dubai Exports is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) and is circulated to various exporters, industrial and manufacturing companies in the UAE. The newsletter, with 8000 copies printed, is also widely read by different government institutions, and is also circulated to the free zones in the country.

Dubai Exports is published in both English and Arabic languages. The newsletter has a section called Markets which covers several countries where Dubai is exporting its products such as Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt and India among others, which Dubai is exporting products to. Another section – Made in Dubai – is about profiles of a number of companies exporting products or services regionally and internationally or Dubai products already exported outside the country such as pasta and plastic. Among the companies already featured in Made in Dubai are as follows Masar Printing and Publishing, Galadari Printing and Publishing, and Ducab. Advertisements on the newsletter are open for EDC members and different UAE companies.

ISSUE 1 - QUARTER 2 - 2008	ISSUE 2 - QUARTER 3 - 2008	ISSUE 3 - QUARTER 4 - 2008	ISSUE 4 - QUARTER 1 - 2009	ISSUE 5 - QUARTER 2 - 2009

Service Sector Export Guide

SERVICES EXPORT: MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES SERIES 1 of 2008	SERVICES EXPORT: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN FOCUS MARKETS SERIES 2 of 2008
SERVICES EXPORT: MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES SERIES 3 of 2008	SERVICES EXPORT: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN FOCUS MARKETS SERIES 4 of 2008
SERVICES EXPORT: EFFECTIVE PRICING OF SERVICES SERIES 5 of 2009