Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/338/REV.1 |
S-IV§23 |
United Arab Emirates |
2016 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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(...) In 2010, it was reported that 581 registered fishermen were entitled to a fuel allowance of between Dh 500 and Dh 800 per month with a total cost of Dh 3.8 million per year from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Foundation and the Dubai Islamic Bank. The authorities noted that this subsidy was only provided for one year (2010). The Government of the UAE provides extension support to traditional fishermen and a limited amount of subsidies in the form of boat engines, which does not exceed Dh 4.5 million annually, in order to preserve traditional fishing.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/338/REV.1 |
S-IV§38 |
United Arab Emirates |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The Government is expected to continue to pursue its diversification programme through large-scale investment in industrial sectors that are assessed to have a high potential for growth such as (...) renewable energy. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/338/REV.1 |
S-IV§95 |
United Arab Emirates |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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As noted in the last report, the UAE is home to a number of well-known construction projects, including (...) Masdar, the world's first carbon-free city; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/338/REV.1 |
S-Table-IV.10 |
United Arab Emirates |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy, Services |
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Table 4.10 Selected large construction projects under construction in the UAE in 2015
Source Project Main contractor Client Approximate value
US$ million
a Barakah Nuclear Power Plant 1-4 Korea Electric Power Corporation Emirates Nuclear Energy Company 20,000
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/338/REV.1 |
S-IV§104 |
United Arab Emirates |
2016 |
Sectors |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Services |
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Each emirate is responsible for building codes. The Abu Dhabi Building Codes were launched by the Department of Municipal Affairs in 2013 and applied to all projects in 2014. According to the authorities, the Building Codes are based on the International Building Code of the International Code Council which has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of Abu Dhabi. The adaptations were proposed by several committees consisting of representatives of the public and privates sectors and academia. In Dubai, the Code of Construction and Safety Practice was published in 2008 and followed by other codes, including the Seismic Design Code for Dubai and the Dubai Wind Code. More recently the increased emphasis on environmental sustainability has resulted in the Green Building Regulations and Specifications and the Practice Code for Green Building in 2014.
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Environment
Sustainable
Green
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WT/TPR/S/338/REV.1 |
S-IV§117 |
United Arab Emirates |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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Each emirate has an independent transport policy. The Department of Transport (DoT) is responsible for all transport-related matters, including transport policy and development in Abu Dhabi. In Dubai, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority regulates road and maritime transport, while the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and Dubai Airports regulate air transport in the emirate. The DCAA, which was formed in 2007, is responsible for inter alia: (...) implementing environmental policies and consumer protection legislation within the emirate. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/340 |
G-II§8 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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Government continued to implement the Agriculture Policy (2004-2015) in order to facilitate and support the development of a sustainable and competitive agricultural sector that assures food security at national and household levels and maximize the sector's contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/340 |
G-II§16 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The vision for the mining sector in the country's long term development plan is to have a well-organized private sector led mineral resource exploration and exploitation that contributes to sustainable social economic development by 2030. To achieve this, Government will put in place measures to improve regulation, supervision and enforcement of statutory commitments in the sector, strengthen tracking of potential investors and improve the efficiency of the system of logging, dissemination of information on available plots for mining and recording of commercial mining activities.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/340 |
G-II§17 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Mining remains a priority growth sector notwithstanding the desire for diversification from over dependency on mining. Over the period 2013-16, the country's objective as per the revised six National Development Plan is the completion of the revision of legislation on mining, petroleum and explosives. These revisions are aimed at facilitating mineral diversification away from dependency on copper and cobalt to nickel, gold, manganese, iron and uranium as well as other precious stones. The revision will also increase exploration activities and ensure sustainable production and management of mineral resources.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/340 |
G-II§19 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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Mining |
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The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in consultation with private sector and other key stakeholders implements the Mineral Resource Development Policy of 2013 which puts forth measures for the creation of a sustainable and orderly mining industry that contributes to the economic development of Zambia. The policy focuses on attracting local and foreign investment in the sector for the sustainable exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, integrating the mining sector in the domestic economy and ensuring acceptable health, safety and environmental protection standards.
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