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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

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 Morocco in Ireland. We handle DFA certification and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Morocco All shipments to Morocco must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC If legalisation is required then our Chamber will arrange legalisation by the Moroccan Embassy in Dublin 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, meat and poultry consignments All personal documentation e.g. Degree or Marriage Certificates must be stamped by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade before submission 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. Morocco Fact File Country Name: Kingdom of Morocco Population: 35.6 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 0.96% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), French (commercial), Berber (in rural areas), Spanish in North Currency: Moroccan Dinar (MD) = 100 centimes Capital: Rabat Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 18:00 (Monday to Saturday) Banks: 08:15 to 12:15 and 14:15 to 17:15 (Monday to Thursday) 09:00 to 13:00 (Saturday) Hours vary during Summer/Winter

Document legalisation for Yemen in Ireland. We manage DFA authentication and embassy processing for all documents. Yemen All shipments to Yemen must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin and along with an original Invoice, must show an invoice value or a value for customs purposes only and must be certified by the AICC The following statement must be on all Invoices “We certify that this is a true and correct invoice and that the goods referred to origin, manufacture and production of ……..” Agency Agreements/Power of Attorney and all Personal Certificates require to be stamped by a Notary Public and at the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade Health and Veterinary Certificates are often required for food, meat and poultry consignments A Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany chilled, frozen meat, lamb and poultry AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 Yemen Fact File Country Name: Republic of Yemen Population: 29.9 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 2.04% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English and Arabic (Commercial) Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER) = 100 fils Capital: Sana’a Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 14:00 (Saturday to Thursday) Banks: 08:30 to 12:00 (Saturday to Wednesday) 08:00 to 11:30 (Thursday) * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

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