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

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

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 UAE in Ireland. We handle DFA authentication and UAE embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. UAE All shipments to UAE 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 will then legalise these electronically via the UAE eDAS system. All shipments for UAE must be legalised All non-commercial Certificates and Personal documentation must be stamped by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, which the AICC can arrange Health 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 Radiation Certificates are often requested AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 United Arab Emirates Fact File Country Name: United Arab Emirates Population: 10 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.49% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English widely spoken Currency: Dirham (D) = 100 fils Capital: Abu Dhabi Business Hours: Government offices: 07:30 to 19:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 19:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Times vary from Emirate to Emirate * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

Document legalisation for Iraq in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Iraq June 2022: New requirements for Iraq Company documents The Embassy of Iraq have new requirements for all non shipping documents as below. When submitting documents please enclose a separate letter with the following information: The name of the Irish company that has submitted the document The company’s address The name of the Director(s) of the company Their email and phone numbers Commercial Powers of Attorney A Director of the company must write and sign a letter verifying the authenticity of the power of attorney and the information above must also be included. Iraq Fact File Country Name: Republic of Iraq Population: 38.9 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 2.16% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English widely spoken Currency: Iraqi Dinar (ID) = 1,000 fils Capital: Baghdad Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 14:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 14:0 (Sunday to Thursday) Every Commercial invoice requires a Certificate of Origin. Documents require authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Manufacturing and expiry dates required on the Certificate of Origin. Shipments to the private sector with the exception of pharmaceuticals require a certificate of conformity. Waybill required for each shipment If the goods are produced by origin(s) outside the United Kingdom, then a formal letter issued from the consigner company is required to confirm that the goods have been produced for their benefit All documents should have a recent date Exporters are reminded that there are some restrictions on trading with Iraq, though many have been relaxed. Contact the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment – Export Licensing Unit, Phone; [01] 661 4444 for full details 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.

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

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.

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)

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/

Document legalisation for Libya in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Libya All shipments to Libya 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 will arrange document legalisation if required If an original invoice is not required for certification a photocopy must be presented The Certificate of Origin must show the invoice value in Box 6 The Libyan Embassy requires a clear authenticated Arabic translation of all documents presented for legalisation. This includes back-up documents. The AICC provides this translation service at a cost €49.20 per page. Legal and Regulatory documents require authentication by the Dept Foreign Affairs The manufacturing and expiry dates must appear either on the Cert of Origin or invoice Every invoice must be accompanied by a separate Arab Irish Certificate of Origin. Alternatively, if one consignment is covered by more than one invoice, a signed summary invoice referring to all the individual invoices must be used. The individual details of each invoice (invoice number and value) must be stated on the summary invoice which must also show total value and currency. Libya Fact File Country Name: Libya Population: 6.9 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.94% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English and Italian (Commercial) Currency: Libyan Dinar (LD) = 1,000 dirhams Capital: Tripoli Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Hours vary during Summer/Winter 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.

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.

Document legalisation for Mauritania in Ireland. We manage DFA authentication and embassy processing for all documents. Mauritania All shipments to Mauritania must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice and both must be certified by the AICC 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 food, meat and poultry consignments 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. Mauritania Fact File Country Name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania Population: 4.0 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 2.09% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), French (commercial) Currency: Ouguiya = 5 kloums Capital: Nouakchott Business Hours: Government offices: 07:30 to 14:30 (Saturday to Wednesday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 (Saturday to Thursday)