What is the U.S. Commercial Service?
The U.S. Commercial Service is a section of the U.S. Department
of Commerce. Its principal mission is to assist in promoting U.S.
products and services overseas. Our global network of offices is
an invaluable help to any company who is export-ready. For over
20 years, trade specialists located both within the U.S. and at
the overseas offices have guided and assisted U.S. companies
through the export process.
What programs does the Commercial Service have to assist U.S.
companies export overseas?
A trade specialist located at your nearest Export Assistance
Center (EAC) of the Department of Commerce can assist you in
obtaining market information and applying for Commerce's export
promotion programs and services.
How can I find a U.A.E. agent or distributor for my
product?
The CS offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai offers a variety of
services and tools to help U.S. exporters find a partner. Please
refer to our "Services we Provide" section for a complete list.
How can I get assistance exporting agricultural products,
processed foods and wood products to the U.A.E.?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture assists U.S. companies enter
overseas markets for agricultural products. Please contact the
Regional Agricultural
Trade Office (ATO) located in Dubai or visit their website which will
assist you with any questions you may have on the markets in the
U.A.E., Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Where can I learn about the most recent warnings on food products
in the U.S.?
You can begin by visiting the website to U.S. Food & Drug Administration .
Where can I learn about the U.S. Bioterrorism Act and how it
relates to food?
Information is available at U.S. Food &
Drug Administration website.
Can you help me find U.S. buyers for my products?
No, we would not be able to assist with this, as the mission of
the U.S. Commercial Service is to help U.S. companies export
their goods and services overseas.
Where can I get information on potential buyers for my
products in the U.S.?
A good place to start could be your local chamber of commerce and
industry. You may also wish to contact the U.A.E. Embassy located
in Washington, D.C. who may be able to provide you with a list of
potential buyers.
How can I find market information on a specific industry for
the U.A.E.?
Market research reports on specific industry sectors, prepared by
the Commercial Service U.A.E. offices, are available to U.S.
companies.
Do you also have information on other markets?
Market Information including Industry Sector Analysis (ISA) and
International Market Insight (IMI) reports prepared by other
Commercial Service Offices are available from the Export
Assistance Centers located in the U.S. and also from
www.USATrade.gov or the STAT-USA Internet website.
Is there any way that I would be able to learn of the programs
offered by your other offices located in the U.S. or
overseas?
Click on this
link to learn through the internet about the programs that
are offered through our Export Assistance Centers offer in the
U.S. and our offices in international markets.
Does the U.S. Embassy in the U.A.E. have an official
website?
Yes. To the U.S. Embassy located in Abu Dhabi the uniform record
locator (URL) is http://usembassy.state.gov/uae/
and to the U.S. Consulate located in Dubai the URL is http://dubai.usconsulate.gov/.
Both websites have available procedures on how to apply for visas
to the U.S., American citizen service and other useful
information.
Can I apply for a visa to the U.S. using an electronic
form?
Yes, since November 2003. You may apply for a non immigrant visa
(NIV) by completing the Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF)-
Form DS-156 available at http://evisaforms.state.gov.
Applicants can fill out the EVAF, and by pressing the "continue" button, display the form in Adobe Acrobat. The three-page form can then be printed. The first two pages will be a completed DS-156, to which the applicant must add their signature and photo and bring to the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai for their interview. The third page includes the 2-D barcode. Most inkjet or laser printers are able to print the EVAF, however, dot matrix printers do not print at sufficient resolution.
Is it safe to travel to the U.A.E.?
Information is available on the U.S. Department of State's
website.
I have a trade complaint against a U.S. company. Where can I
go for assistance?
You may contact the Better Business
Bureau .
I am a victim of a scam/fraud operation. Is there any
organization that I could talk to?
You should talk to the U.S. Federal
Trade Commission .
I am a victim of a share trading fraud. Is there any
organization that I could talk to?
You should talk to the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission .