Trade office representative in Dubai Yonan Edward said the economic decisions taken recently by the Egyptian government will give momentum to Egyptian exports and help open new markets in the coming period.

In statements to MENA on Wednesday on the fringe of the Big 5 Show in Dubai, Edward said Egypt seeks to increase foodstuff exports to the UAE which imports food by about dlrs 12 billion annually.

Egypt's food exports to the UAE stood at dlrs 300 million, he said, noting that the trade office in Dubai has drawn up a marketing study about the needs of the UAE market.