Why has UAE banned fresh meat import from Pakistan by sea? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned the entry of fresh meat from Pakistan via the sea route.
Why has UAE banned fresh meat import from Pakistan by sea?
This ban is due to sanitary concerns. The measure was initiated after UAE officials discovered fungus on meat during an inspection of a cargo upon its arrival in the Gulf country.
The prohibition will be in effect until October 10th.
The restriction is a blow to the national budget because Pakistan sends fresh meat to the UAE worth $12 million a month by sea.
Pakistan sells the majority of its fresh meat to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
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An exporter told the media that a prohibition on marine routes would harm their business, adding that the meat might be sent by air but would incur high transportation costs.
The United Arab Emirates is a West Asian country. It is located at the eastern extremity of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, as well as marine borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf.
The capital is Abu Dhabi, while the most populous city, Dubai, is an international hub.
The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy comprised of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi (the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain.
