Irish exports to Arab countries increase 6% to €731m 

Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce said it was 'not unusual to visit a supermarket in Dubai and see Irish products such as butter, chocolates and meats on the shelves'

Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ahmad Younis said opportunities were opening up in the region for Irish exporters.

The value of Irish exports to Arab countries increased by 6%, to €731m, during the first three months of the year, compared to the same period in 2023, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeing a significant jump. 

The UAE, which is home to thousands of Irish people, imported a total of €203m worth of products from Ireland,  which represents an increase of 62% in total value.