For the next four months, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy has banned rice exports and re-exports, including rice from India.

This temporary ban is effective from Friday, July 28. It could be extended automatically unless a decision to cancel it is announced.

The ban would cover rice of all varieties including brown rice, fully or partially milled rice and broken rice.

In order to export or re-export rice outside the country, companies must apply for an export permit from the ministry of economy.

The permission to export rice will be valid for 30 days from the date it is issued and must be submitted to the customs authorities to complete the formalities.

The application must be submitted electronically through e.economy@antidumping or directly to the ministry of economy headquarters.

A ban follows the Indian government's decision on Thursday, July 20, to halt exports of non-basmati and broken white rice following a price increase and ongoing damage from monsoon rains.