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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/262/REV.1 S-IV§22-23 United Arab Emirates 2012 Sectors Fisheries
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In order to preserve stocks of fish that are sustainable, the Ministry of Environment and Water has issued several regulations concerning fishing gear, areas and seasons, and the structure of the workforce
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Fish
Sustainable
Conservation
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/262/REV.1 S-IV§2, 44-47 2012 Sectors Energy
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The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), is the main regulatory body of the sector, sets policies with regard to the preservation of petroleum resources, decision-making, policy formulation, and implementation, in particular of the Law No. 8 of 1978 regarding the conservation of petroleum resources
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Conservation
Energy
Natural resources
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/262/REV.1 S-IV§54; Box IV.1 2012 Sectors Energy
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Given the increasing demand for natural gas, the UAE addresses the shortfall in domestic gas supply by importing around 30% of its domestic gas demand from Qatar through the Dolphin Energy Project, which is also helping to support the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 by being a reliable supplier of clean energy
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Clean
Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/262/REV.1 S-IV§60 2012 Sectors Energy
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The UAE is assessing the exploitation and use of alternative renewable sources of energy, in particular solar power, through the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (MASDAR), which is wholly owned by the state-owned Mubadala Development Company
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Energy
Renewable
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/262/REV.1 S-IV§62-69 2012 Sectors Other
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The supply of both electricity and water are highly subsidized in the different emirates given that water resources are scarce
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Energy
Water
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/262/REV.1 S-IV§142 2012 Sectors Services
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In its strategic plan 2011-2013, the National Transport Authority aims to, inter alia, increase the size of the marine fleet registered under the UAE's flag and to increase the rate at which marine vessels are inspected so as to support both the security and environmental aspects of maritime transport
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Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/263 G-II§43 Uruguay 2012 Trade Policy Framework
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Legislative measures to attract more foreign investment, in particular, companies whose projects generated employment, promoted business ventures within the country, incorporated technology, and were environmentally sustainable
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Environment
Sustainable
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/263 G-II§55 2012 Trade Policy Framework
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The reform of the National Customs Directorate (DNA) forms part of the strategy of international integration and improved conditions for greater competitiveness in the production of goods taking into account the adaptation to the trends in international trade, in the areas of sanitary and environmental conditions, among other issues
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/263/REV.1 S-I§17 2012 Sectors Energy
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The National Budget Law 2010-2014 (Law No. 18.719) creates the Energy Stabilization Fund (FEE), which aims to reduce the effect of water shortages on the country's public finances, and minimize the risks of sharp fluctuations in electricity prices
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Energy
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/263/REV.1 S-II§19 2012 Trade Policy Framework
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At the Geneva Ministerial Conference in 2009, Uruguay stated that the Doha Round had to be concluded as soon as possible to make economic multilateralism sustainable, otherwise there would be virtually no chance of eradicating hunger, combating poverty, creating decent employment and alleviating the effects of climate change
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Climate
Sustainable