New Delhi: To ease documentation requirements for exporters trading with West Asia and North Africa (WANA), the government has authorised the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) to issue non-preferential certificates of origin, according to a government order. In FY25, India’s merchandise exports to key WANA markets were over $64 billion, while total bilateral trade with the region exceeded $216 billion, the commerce ministry data showed. The largest export destination in the region continues to be the UAE, where India’s exports rose to $36.64 billion in FY25, up from $35.63 billion in FY24. India’s exports to Kuwait declined to $1.93 billion, and those to Bahrain fell to $0.80 billion during the year. Exports to Qatar, where India has begun discussions to explore a free trade agreement, were valued at $1.68 billion in FY25, broadly flat year-on-year.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 14, 2026 10:19 UTC