Export support and document legalisation services in Ireland. We handle apostille, Department of Foreign Affairs and embassy certification for business and personal documents. CONNECT WITH EXPERTISE The Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS LEGALISATION SERVICE PERSONAL DOCUMENTS LEGALISATION SERVICE SEARCH THE WEBSITE: Search Update for Irish Exporters to the Middle East The current conflict in the Middle East is creating huge uncertainty for Irish exporters. While the situation remains dynamic, we are beginning to see some positive signs, including the gradual resumption of certain flight schedules, including cargo services. We encourage exporters to stay in close contact with their freights & logistics providers regarding routing and shipment availability. Where export capacity becomes available, please do take the slot offered to you, as slots may remain limited. Businesses should also check in with their insurance providers, particularly in relation to cover for perishable or time-sensitive goods. The Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce remains in close contact with stakeholders and partners across the region and we are here to support our client companies exporting to or doing business in the Arab region. If you require assistance, guidance, or connections to embassies or business organisations, please get in touch with our team. Strong opportunities for businesses in Ireland exporting to the Arab world 22 ARAB COUNTRIES All with their own regulations & customs 38 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Supporting the growth & development of trade 1,000+ BUSINESSES BEING SUPPORTED Including multinationals & local independent companies A range of specialist services to help Irish companies trade with the Arab world The AICC provides a range of specialist services to help Irish companies trade with the Arab world. We offer a one-stop solution to support Irish businesses in succeeding in these important markets. Our unique professional export documentation services support Irish exporters in doing business and are an essential asset to Arab-Irish trade. With our extensive experience and because of our excellent relationships with the relevant embassies, we are ideally positioned to assist Ireland’s exporters trading in the Arab markets. At the AICC we look after all certification and legalisation requirements It’s our business to help your business do business in the Arab world, seamlessly. Our mission is simple – we connect businesses with expertise, promoting and supporting the growth of Irish companies in the Arab States. Utilising the latest technologies for our services, we are Ireland’s information hub for exporters to the Arab world. We also offer a personal document legalisation service for individuals travelling to Middle Eastern countries to live and work. MANSION HOUSE, DUBLIN I SEPTEMBER 25TH News & Updates The Gulf conflict: Irish businesses face export challenges and opportunities Important Notice to Exporters AICC CEO Ahmad Younis talks on RTE Radio 1 in relation to Egypt being a strategic market for Ireland Jordan Investment Breakfast Briefing AICC Report: Egypt 2026–2030. Unlocking Ireland’s Export Potential AICC Festive Gathering 2025 @ The Shelbourne Hotel The Business Post highlights how the UAE aims to double its economy by 2031 OPENING HOURS MONDAY to THURSDAY 9:00 - 17:00 FRIDAY 9:00 - 16:00 WE DO NOT CLOSE FOR LUNCH ADDRESS Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce 34 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, Ireland Eircode: D02 P620 Phone Mail +353 (0)1 6624451 info@aicc.ie

If you need documents recognised abroad, they must go through the correct legalisation process. This typically involves an Apostille or Authentication from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and in many cases, Embassy Legalisation. Apostille & Legalisation Apostille & Authentication Legalisation Services The Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce plays a central and mandatory role in the document legalisation process for use in the Middle East. Unlike other service providers which offer administrative support and handles paperwork, the Chamber’s certification is an essential and required step in the process. We carry out thorough due diligence checks on companies, verifying their legitimacy before certifying any submitted documentation. This includes requesting a Certificate of Incorporation and requiring the completion of an indemnity form. We undertake all necessary background checks and ensure that all documentation complies with the specific rules and regulations of the relevant Arab states. Only once these checks have been completed and the documents have been certified by the Chamber can they be forwarded to the Embassy for legalisation. Whether you are an SME or a multinational, or are planning to operate in the Middle East, we encourage you to get in touch with us today for further information on how we can support your documentation requirements. If you need documents recognised abroad, they must go through the correct legalisation process. This typically involves an apostille and authentication as a number of the Arab Countries we deal with requires authentication, also the AICC certification and Embassy legalisation. We provide a complete document legalisation service in Ireland, handling the entire process on your behalf from start to finish. The AICC are an integral part of the legalisation process as our certification stamp is a mandatory requirement. What is Apostille, Authentication, Certification and legalisation? Document legalisation is the process of verifying that Irish-issued documents are valid for use in another country. This usually involves: Apostille and Authentication from the Department of Foreign Affairs Additional Embassy Legalisation for certain countries Correct preparation of documents before submission Without proper legalisation, documents may be rejected or delayed. AICC Certification, DFA Authentication & Apostille depending on the country it is required for, Embassy legalisation. Steps like Notary or Translation for an Embassy may be involved and it depends on the varies Embassy requirement. AICC can also take care of these steps. Documents We Certify and Legalise We handle both commercial and personal documents. Examples of documents we certify include, but are not limited to, the following: Commercial Documents Certificates of Origin Commercial invoices Company incorporation documents Contracts and agreements Personal Documents Birth certificates Marriage certificates Educational certificates Garda clearance / police certificates Countries We Support We specialise in document legalisation for 21 Arab countries including: Algeria Bahrain Djibouti Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Somalia Sudan Syria Tunisia United Arab Emirates (UAE) Yemen Each country has specific requirements. We ensure your documents meet them. The AICC also provides a handling service for mostly all countries across the world. Please contact us for more information. Our Apostille, Authentication, Certification and Legalisation Service We manage the full process so you don’t have to deal with multiple offices or delays. Our certification can handle the various steps involved to fully legalise your document for use in the required country. We check and ensure that documents submitted meet the Notary, DFA and Embassy requirements in order to eliminate delays or rejections. Our service includes: Reviewing your documents before submission Handling Apostille or Authentication through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Managing Embassy Legalisation and Certification requirements Keeping you updated throughout the process Why Use Our Service? Document legalisation can be time-consuming and confusing if handled incorrectly. We help you: Avoid delays and rejected documents Ensure correct processing the first time Save time dealing with government departments and embassies Get clear guidance on what is required How Long Does It Take? Processing times depend on the document type and destination country. We will advise you on expected timelines and any urgent options available. Get Your Documents Legalised If you need apostille or document legalisation in Ireland, we can handle the process efficiently on your behalf. If you require export, legal/regulatory or personal documents for use in the Middle East get in touch with our team at the details below. You can visit our online platform to register your documents here: Personal Documents Commercial Documents info@aicc.ie +353 1 662 4451

Document legalisation for Qatar in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Qatar All shipments to Qatar must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC Health and Radiation Certificates are often required for food, meat and poultry consignments Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry Shipments covering the following goods are exempt from invoice legalisation fees: Medical: For the Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Medical Est. only. Medicine, blood substitutes, all types of immunisation and chemicals Consumables: Rice, wheat, sugar, flour, milk, fat, fresh fruit and vegetables Documents must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs. AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Qatar Fact File Country Name: State of Qatar Population: 2.4 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.55% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English is widely spoken Currency: Qatar Riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams Capital: Doha Business Hours: Government offices: 06:00 to 14:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 07:30 to 13:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

Professional Arabic to English and English to Arabic translation services in Ireland for legal, technical and commercial documents. Translations Technical, legal and commercial Arabic/English and English/Arabic translations are undertaken to a very high standard. Please note these are not certified translations. The following are just some of the documents that we translate: Certificates of Origin Commercial invoices Health certificates Customs import proofs Package insert labels Academic qualifications Birth certificates Marriage certificates Passport details Memorandum and Articles of Association Costs The standard fee for translations is €40.00 per translated page excluding 23% VAT.

Certificate of Origin and export document services in Ireland. We prepare and certify invoices and documents for shipments to Arab countries. Export Documentation Certificate of Origin and Invoice The two most important documents which the exporter has to prepare for shipments to the Arab countries are the Certificate of Origin and the invoice. Both of these documents must accompany every shipment even if the goods are being supplied free of charge. A Certificate of Origin must accompany the invoice in all cases of shipments to Arab countries. The purpose of this certificate is to confirm the origin of goods. Exporters must ensure that there is no restriction on the importation of the goods by virtue of country of origin as stated on the certificate. Certificates and other documents that require legalisation are submitted by the AICC directly to the relevant embassy. The invoice is the basic document used in exporting, and every other document draws upon the information that appears on the invoice. The purpose is to confirm to the purchaser the terms of the transaction. It is advisable to print invoices rather than complete them by hand. This is not a legal requirement, but customs delays are less likely if the invoices are easily read. While many countries insist on invoices being submitted in the language of the country of destination, Arab countries accept invoices and other documents in English. Exporters based in Ireland, which are supplying goods to an Arab country that originate in a third country, must still provide a certificate of origin, certified in Ireland Document Downloads: AICC Certificate of Origin Template Documentation Instruction Form Certificate of Origin Sample

Directory of Irish embassies and consulates in Arab countries. Contact details for Irish diplomatic missions across the Middle East. Irish Embassies and Consuls for Arab Countries Irish diplomatic representation in Arab countries ALGERIA Embassy Location: Berne, Switzerland. Tel: +41 31 352 442 Web: www.embassyofireland.ch/ DJIBOUTI, IRAQ, SOMALIA Embassy Location: Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 47 27 49 22 E-mail: contact@ambassadedjibouti.org MAURITANIA Embassy Location: Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 4504 8854 Email: ambassade.mauritanie@wanadoo.fr EGYPT, SYRIA, JORDAN, LEBANON, SUDAN Embassy Location: Cairo, Egypt. Tel: +202 27358264 Visa Tel: +202 27356417 www.embassyofireland.org.eg LIBYA Embassy Location: Rome, Italy. Tel: +39 06 6979 121 Web: www.embassyofireland.it/ MOROCCO Embassy Location: Lisbon, Portugal. Tel: +351 21 330 8200 Web: www.embassyofireland.pt UAE, QATAR Embassy Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE. Tel: +971 (0)2 4958200 Web: www.embassyofireland.ae SAUDI ARABIA, OMAN, BAHRAIN, KUWAIT Embassy Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tel: +966 1 488 2300 Web: www.embassyofireland.org.sa TUNISIA Embassy Location: Madrid, Spain. Tel: +34 91 436 4093 Web: www.embassyofireland.es/ YEMEN Embassy Location: New York, USA. Tel: +1 212 421 6934 Consulates in Arab countries BAHRAIN Consulate: Johnathan Stark. +973 1 772 8146 irishhoncon@arminco.com EGYPT Consulate: Hisham Helmy. +203 2 263 8236 irlcnosulatealx@dataxprs.co.eg JORDAN Consulate: Ramsey George Khoury. +962 6 533 3616 ireland_consulate@gmk.com.jo MOROCCO Consulate: Benanni Abdelhak. +212 52 2272 2721 irishconsulate@me.com OMAN Consulate: Dr Mohammed Hassan Haider Darwish. +968 24 701282 hhdarwis@omantel.net.om SUDAN Consulate: Ronald Eliaho Shaoul. +249 1 5511 7886 irish.consulate.krt@gmail.com SYRIA Consulate: Naji-Pierre Chaoui. +963 11 334 2144 irishconsul@mail.sy TUNISIA Consulate: Moncef Mzabi. +216 9830 7364 berriche.abdallah@planet.tn

Ireland’s Economic Relationship with the Arab World was commissioned by the AICC in the wake of the economic volatility that followed a major shift in US trade policy under the new administration, and ongoing global political and social unrest. The report, by economist Jim Power, highlights the need for Irish businesses to consider doing business with the Arab states, which offer considerable growth potential and extensive opportunities for trade. ECONOMIC REPORT 2025 Ahmad Younis, CEO of the AICC. Niamh Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Enda Corneille, Chairman of the AICC. Download a PDF copy of the report below: AICC Economic Report by Jim Power 2025 Ireland needs to diversify its international trade and FDI exposure, reduce its dependence on the US and prioritise growth markets such as the Arab states according to a new report. Ireland’s Economic Relationship with the Arab World was commissioned by the AICC in the wake of the economic volatility that followed a major shift in US trade policy under the new administration, and ongoing global political and social unrest. The report, by economist Jim Power, highlights the need for Irish businesses to consider doing business with the Arab states, which offer considerable growth potential and extensive opportunities for trade.

The AICC provides a range of specialist services to help Irish companies trade with The Arab World. We offer a one-stop solution to support Irish businesses in succeeding in these important markets. Our unique professional export documentation services support Irish exporters in doing business and are an essential asset to Arab-Irish trade. Contact Us Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce 34 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02 P620 Phone Mail +353 (0)1 662 4451 info@aicc.ie OPENING HOURS MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9am to 5pm FRIDAY 9am to 4pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY Closed

Document legalisation for Djibouti in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Djibouti All shipments to Djibouti must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the A-ICC A Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry Health and Radiation Certificates are often required for all food, meat and poultry consignments All personal documentation must be stamped by the Department of Foreign Affairs AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote. Djibouti Fact File Country Name: Republic of Djibouti Population: 921,800 Population Growth: 2.07 % (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), French (commercial) Currency: Djibouti Franc (DFr) = 100 centimes Capital: Djibouti Ville Business Hours: Government offices: 09:00 to 16:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Hours vary during Summer/Winter

Find Enterprise Ireland offices across the Middle East including UAE, Saudi Arabia and GCC countries supporting Irish exporters. Enterprise Ireland Offices in the Middle East UAE Enterprise Ireland Middle East/North Africa (MENA) Office MARKETS COVERED: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sudan, Pakistan, Yemen, Palestine and Kurdistan. CONTACT: 4th Floor, Office 4b, Monarch Office Tower No 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 115425, Dubai. Tel: +971-4-329-8384 Contact: Joe Breslin, Regional Director – Middle East & North Africa. Email: joe.breslin@enterprise-ireland.com www.enterprise-ireland.com Saudi Arabia MARKETS COVERED: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain c/o Embassy of Ireland CONTACT: Diplomatic Area PO Box 94349, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia. Tel: +966 1 488 1383 Contact: Ikram Ur Rehman Email: ikram.urrehman@enterprise-Ireland.com www.enterprise-ireland.com

Apostille services for Bahrain in Ireland. We manage Department of Foreign Affairs certification and embassy processing for all documents. Bahrain All shipments to Bahrain must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin and along with an original, signed invoice, must be certified by the AICC. Health Certificates, Radiation Certificates and Halal Certificates are often required AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote. Bahrain Fact File Country Name: The Kingdom of Bahrain Population: 1.5 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 2.08% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English widely spoken Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BD) = 1000 fils Capital: Manama Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 16:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 07:30 to 14:30 and 15:00 to 18:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Commercial Offices: 09:00 to 18:00 (Sunday to Thursday)

Apostille services for Tunisia in Ireland. We manage Department of Foreign Affairs certification and embassy processing for all documents. Tunisia All shipments to Tunisia must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC. The AICC can arrange legalisation if required Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry Health and Radiation certificates are often required for food, and poultry consignment Diplomatic Representation for Tunisia is handled by the embassy in Spain (Madrid) AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote. Tunisia Fact File Country Name: Tunisian Republic Population: 11.7 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 0.85% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), French (commercial), Berber (in rural areas) Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TD) = 1,000 millimes Capital: Tunis Business Hours: Government offices and states enterprises: 08:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:45 (Monday to Thursday) 08:30 to 13:30 (Friday and Saturday) Banks: 08:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday) Hours vary during Summer/Winter