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Document legalisation for Sudan in Ireland. We manage DFA authentication and embassy processing for all documents. Sudan All shipments to Sudan must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice Health certificates are required for food, meat and poultry consignments and also for plants and plant products Halal certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry Exporters are often required to submit a Radiation Certificate All documents need to be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs prior to Legalisation 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. Sudan Fact File Country Name: Republic of Sudan Population: 45.6 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 2.69% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English and various tribal languages Currency: Sudanese Pound (£SUD) = 100 piastres Capital: Khartoum Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 14:00 (Saturday to Thursday) Banks: 08:30 to 12:00 (Saturday to Thursday) Commercial offices: 08:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:00 (Saturday to Thursday)

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 Arab Chambers of Commerce across the Middle East and North Africa. Find official trade organisations in each Arab country. Arab Chambers of Commerce ALGERIA Chambre Algérienne de Commerce et d’Industrie (CACI) www.caci.com.dz BAHRAIN Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.bahrainchamber.org.bh DJIBOUTI Chambre Internationale de Commerce et d`Industrie (Djibouti) www.ccd.dj JORDAN Jordan Chamber of Commerce www.jocc.org.jo Amman Chamber of Industry www.aci.org.jo KUWAIT Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.kcci.org.kw LEBANON Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon www.ccib.org.lb ARAB COUNTRIES Secretariat General of the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab Countries www.uac-org.org IRAQ Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce www.ficciraq.org LIBYA Federation of Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture Tel: +218 21 334 2916 MAURITANIA Chambre de Commerce, d`Industrie et d`Agriculture de Mauritanie www.chambredecommerce.mr MOROCCO Fédération des Chambers Marocaines de Commerce, d`Industrie et de Services www.fcmcis.ma OMAN Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.omanchamber.om/ QATAR Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.qatarchamber.com/ SAUDI ARABIA Council of Saudi Chambers www.csc.org.sa Federation of GCC Chambers www.fgccc.org SOMALIA Somali Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Tel: +252 1 80726 SUDAN Sudanese Businessmen and Employers Federation SYRIA Federation of the Syrian Chambers of Commerce Damascus Chamber of Industry www.dci-syria.org TUNISIA Tunisian Union for Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts UAE Federation of United Arab Emirates Chambers of Commerce & Industry Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce www.abudhabichamber.ae Ajman Chamber of Commerce www.ajmanchamber.ae Dubai Chamber of Commerce www.dubaichamber.com Fujairah Chamber of Commerce www.fujcci.ae Ras al-Khaimah Chamber of Commerce www.rakchamber.ae Sharjah Chamber of Commerce www.sharjah.gov.ae Umm al-Quwain Chamber of Commerce YEMEN Federation of Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Industry www.ycci-ye.org/

Learn about the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce and how we support trade, export and business relations between Ireland and the Arab world. Meet the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce Strong opportunities for businesses in Ireland exporting to the Arab world With exceptional opportunities for businesses in Ireland exporting to the Arab world, some may be deterred by the complicated process, with each Arab state having its own set of entry requirements. The AICC exists as a one-stop-shop of services to help make the process easier. For more than 35 years, it has been the only organisation in Ireland that can certify and guarantee customs clearance to the region. The Chamber has its very own online certification system, removing the need for laborious manual processing, with all the documents needed in one place, making doing business with the Arab world more accessible than ever before. This includes all the requisite legal, notarisation, commercial and shipping documents for 21 Arab states. For business owners in Ireland, this means not worrying about which documents apply to each jurisdiction. The AICC currently works with more than 1,000 businesses, including multinationals and local independent companies exporting to the region. The Chamber also organises various events throughout the year to welcome visiting delegations, deliver critical information, and mark special occasions. The AICC offices are based at 34 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 and are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. To register for membership, click here . Our History: Where it all began The Joint Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) was established through a Special Resolution passed at its first board meeting held on 12th May 1987. The AICC was established under the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for the Arab Countries. The Minister for Health at the time, Dr. Rory O’Hanlon TD, delivered the opening address on behalf of the Irish Government and spoke of the growing connections between Ireland and the Arab countries, and the great prospects for expanding these in the future. Fast-forward almost three and a half decades, and the significance of the Arab Markets continues to grow. And the AICC continues to support the growth and development of trade and commercial relations between Ireland and the Arab countries. Download the full article (PDF) Unique services for Irish/Arab enterprises The specialist services provided by the AICC are designed to support Irish exporters in doing business with the Arab countries and to help Arab enterprises to do business in Ireland. All Irish exporters to the Arab markets are clients of our Chamber and they rely on our unique services to underpin their business in the region. We will help your business export to the region by: Arranging customs clearance for 21 different Arab states. Calculating any applicable levies on your behalf. Preventing any difficulties due to language barriers. Offering our very own online system allows you to generate certificates of origin (required for all states), upload invoices, track orders, and more. Dealing with government agencies, embassies and relevant organisations on your behalf allowing you to focus on your business and revenue.

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

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

Document legalisation for Algeria in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Algeria All shipments to Algeria must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin and, along with an original, signed invoice, must be certified by the AICC The AICC can arrange legalisation if required Health Certificates are often required for all food, meat and poultry consignments Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry Exporters are often required to submit a radiation certificate Documents must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Algeria Fact File Country Name: People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Population: 43 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.52% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic and Tamazight Currency: Algerian Dinar (AD) = 100 centimes Capital: Algiers Business Hours: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30 (Sunday to Thursday). Weekend (Friday and Saturday) Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

Apostille services for Oman in Ireland. We manage Department of Foreign Affairs certification and embassy processing for all documents. Oman All shipments to Oman 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 Health and Radiation Certificates are required for food, meat and poultry consignments Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry 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. Oman Fact File Country Name: Sultanate of Oman Population: 4.7 million (2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.96% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English is widely spoken Currency: Omani Riyal (OR) = 1,000 Baizas Capital: Muscat Business Hours: Government offices: 07:30 to 14:30 (Saturday to Wednesday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:30 to 18:00 (Saturday to Wednesday) 08:00 to 11:30 (Thursday)

Document legalisation for Somalia in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Somalia All shipments to Somalia must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin 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 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. Somalia Fact File Country Name: Somali Democratic Republic Population: 11.3 million (July 2018 est.) Population Growth: 2.08% (2018 est.) Languages: Somalian (official), Arabic, English & Italian Currency: Somalia Shilling Capital: Mogadishu Business Hours: Government offices: 07:30 to 14:30 (Saturday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 (Saturday to Thursday)

Document legalisation for Kuwait in Ireland. We manage DFA authentication and embassy processing for all documents. Kuwait All shipments to Kuwait must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice and both must be certified by the AICC. The AICC will arrange document legalisation with the Kuwaiti Embassy in London. Health & Vet Certificates and Halal Certificates are often required Certificates of Conformity and BSI standards are often required for electrical goods and building materials All personal documentation must be authenticated 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. Kuwait Fact File Country Name: State of Kuwait Population: 3 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.27% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English (Commercial) Currency: Kuwait Dinar (KD) = 1,000 fils Capital: Kuwait City Business Hours: Government offices: 07:00 to 14:00 (Saturday to Wednesday) Banks: 08:00 to 13:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Reduced hours during Ramadan Hours vary during Summer/Winter

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. Export Information & Advice Here are some suggested sources which may be helpful to exporters considering the Arab markets for the first time: E.I. is the main state organisation which provides a wide range of support services to assist companies to develop and grow their overseas business. They are also represented on the ground in the Middle East through their MENA regional office in Dubai. E.I. undertakes tailored market research for their clients; arranges visits by trade missions and sectoral missions from Ireland to the Arab countries; organises national representation at large trade fairs; provides practical advice and support to companies visiting the market; provides training and skills development and publishes practical guides to doing business in the main markets. For more information visit: www.enterprise-ireland.com Bord Bia/Irish Food Board provides a range of services focused exclusively on supporting the Irish food sector, including the promotion of Irish food products in overseas markets, including the Arab markets. Food companies should consult with Bord Bia when considering a foray into a new overseas market. For more information visit: www.bordbia.ie The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade co-ordinates Ireland’s overseas trade promotional activities as well as providing diplomatic and consular representation on the ground in many of our key markets. In the Arab countries there are Irish embassies in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt, and consular representation is in place in most of the other main Arab markets. Embassy staff and Honorary Consuls support the work of state agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia, Tourism Ireland and the IDA, and also assist individual companies whenever possible and required. For more information visit: www.ireland.ie