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This report identifies certification requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates.

Beginning April 2019, Emirates Airlines first and business class passengers will enjoy high quality American beef while they dine at 32,000 feet.

In 2018 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced new and amended regulatory requirements related to the importation and sale of agricultural goods.

n MY2016/17, the UAE’s wheat consumption is forecast to reach 1.03 million metric tons (MMT) of which only 5,258 metric tons (MT) will be imported from the US.

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (GCC-4), covered by Office of Agricultural Affairs in Dubai, allow the importation of genetically engineered food products of plant origin.

Fifteen representatives of major food importing companies based in Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates attended the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this year.