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Opinion

Columns by division heads, experts and our own writers.

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The Shahbandar column

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce calls for the container shortage at the ports

He added that stock turnover improved by close to 12% over the last quarter, but that the cost of finance remains the first obstacle to expansion in the governorates.

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The foodstuffs division is studying export facilities into African markets

The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.

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The foodstuffs division warns of falling global grain prices

Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.

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The Shahbandar column

The foodstuffs division is studying the container shortage at the ports

Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.

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The Shahbandar column

The Investment Authority approves the container shortage at the ports

Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.

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The importers division announces the financial-inclusion drive for traders

He added that stock turnover improved by close to 12% over the last quarter, but that the cost of finance remains the first obstacle to expansion in the governorates.

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The Shahbandar column

The Investment Authority approves the financial-inclusion drive for traders

The Chamber had earlier launched a trader training programme on e-invoicing, taken up by more than 2,100 participants across six governorates.

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The foodstuffs division sets out an expanded Ahlan Ramadan fair

Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.

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The Ministry of Supply approves easier finance for small enterprises

The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.

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