Call to exploit €9bn Arab trade

More resources need to be given to state agencies such as Enterprise Ireland to exploit a potential €9bn trade link with the Arab world.

That is one of the key recommendations from a report carried out by DKM Consultants, on behalf of the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce.

Launching the report yesterday, incoming chamber chairman, Joe Geoghegan, said the bulk of the 21 countries affiliated to the organisation already represent “a very significant trading bloc for Ireland”, but also offer “huge potential” to grow further.