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The General Authority of Foreign Trade Announces the Imposition of Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures ...

H.E. Dr. Majed Alkassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, issued his decision to impose definitive Anti-Dumping measures on the imports of Cast Iron Pipes and Hollow Tubes (Ductile Iron Pipes) with diameters from 100 mm to 1000 ...

31 Initiatives Advance Saudi-U.S. Economic Cooperation Through the Trade and Investment Framework Ag...

The Saudi-U.S. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council held its periodic meeting on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, attended by H.E. Abdulaziz bin Omar Al-Sukran, Deputy Governor for International Relations at the General Authority of Foreign Trade and Head of the Saudi Delegation, and H.E. B...

GAFT Holds Virtual Workshop on the Launch of Direct Air Cargo Services Between Saudi Arabia and Aust...

The General Authority of Foreign Trade, represented by the International Relations Deputyship, held a virtual workshop on Sunday 19 July 2026, titled “Launch of Direct Air Cargo Services Between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia.” The workshop aimed to introduce the direct air cargo services...

Saudi-Hellenic Investment and Trade Committee Holda Its Second Virtual Meeting Chaired by Al-Kassabi

The Saudi-Hellenic Investment and Trade Committee, established under the Saudi-Hellenic Strategic Partnership Council, held its second virtual meeting on Thursday, 9 July 2026, chaired by H.E. Dr. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of the General Authority ...

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About GAFT

The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) was established in accordance with the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 211 dated 25/4/1440 AH corresponding to 1/1/2019 to establish a public entity for foreign trade with a legal personality called the General Authority of Foreign Trade with financial and administrative independence. The Council of Ministers' Resolution No. (741), dated 23/11/1441 AH, was issued to approve the Regulation of the General Authority of Foreign Trade in order to enhance the Kingdom's international trade gains and defend its interests in foreign trade, thus contributing to the development of its national economy.

Opening Markets for Trade

Expanding the reach of Saudi goods and services to foreign markets, by strengthening relations with current trading partners, opening up to new markets.

Empowering domestic sectors

Supporting the growth of strategic sectors and enhancing local content, to develop a sustainable competitive feature by effectively leveraging trade policies and regulations.

Enhancing trade-enabling capabilities

Developing capabilities in the foreign trade ecosystem for the Public and Private sectors, taking advantage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s stance in international forums, and preparing to represent the voice of Saudi exporters.