approved the continuation of exempting the imported non-GCC cement from customs tariffs for two years, effective the first of January 2008. 2- The State shoulders the 5% tariff fees on cement over the that period, so that the said charges will be reinforced at the end of that period. Second: The State shoulders the customs charges levied on imported enforced steel from non-GCC countries, effective the date of issuance of this decision up to the end of 2009. The Cabinet approved the system of Trade Marks for GCC countries which was endorsed by the GCC 27th summit held in Riyadh on 18 -19 /11/1427 H.