Peru has become the first South American country to export the hydrobiological species, frozen fan shells (Argopecten purpuratus), to the Middle East, specifically the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The National Fisheries Health Agency (Sanipes) announced the opening of the UAE market for Peruvian scallops, requiring exports to carry a sanitary certificate issued by the Peruvian health authority. This move is expected to diversify Peru's trade, which has seen growth in recent years, making the UAE the fifteenth destination for Peruvian exports. The UAE is known for its stable and highly developed economy, offering a competitive business environment and one of the most efficient business climates in the Asian and global region.