Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Egypt
Argentina: media denounces de facto prohibition on bovine meat exports
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Argentinean local media reported a de facto prohibition on bovine meat exports.There is no record of any formal act of the Government embodying the measure.
Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.
Indonesia: Domestic market obligation (DMO) for mineral and coal producers
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a new regulation (No. 34 of 2009), effective 31 December 2009, on prioritising mineral and coal resources for domestic usage.
Indonesia: Stricter regulation on fruit and vegetable imports
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The Agriculture Minister's Regulation No. 27/2009 on fruit and vegetable imports entered into force on 19 November 2009. The new regulation helps to prevent imports of fruits and vegetables potentially carrying hazardous chemical residues.
Russia: Food Security Doctrine is focused on import substitution
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The Food Security Doctrine was developed “for the purpose of implementing the state economic policy in the field of food security of the Russian Federation, aimed at ensuring reliable food supplies to the population, developing the nat
Iraq: Amendment to Investment Law allowing foreigners to own land for housing projects
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According to a Reuters article on 23 November 2009, Iraq’s parliament passed the first amendment to Investment Law No 13 of the year 2006 allowing foreigners to own land for housing projects.
United Arab Emirates: Restrictions on the termination of work contracts with UAE citizens
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According to numerous consisten press reports, the government of the United Arab Emirates has restricted the termination of private-sector work contracts with citizens of the U.A.E..
Kuwait: Liberalization of foreign worker regulation
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According to consistent press reports, the Kuwaiti government has liberalized regulation and granted additional rights to foreign workers.
Bahrain: Liberalization of foreign worker mobility
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On 16 April 2009, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority of Bahrain announced a liberalization of the regulations for foreign workers.
