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New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC states

New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC to boost exports, investment

The trade pact would remove tariffs for 51 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to the region from day one

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The bilateral trade pact is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation in key sectors such as food production, apparel, machinery, and metals

UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia

UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Malaysia reached $2.5bn in the first half of 2024, a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023

UAE, Jordan sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The UAE’s latest CEPA deal is with this Arab nation

The deal builds on robust UAE-Jordan economic ties, with non-oil trade reaching over $4.2bn in 2023

UAE, Serbia strengthen economic partnership, exchange CEPA

UAE, Serbia strengthen economic partnership, exchange CEPA

This agreement is poised to deepen trade ties and investment opportunities, focusing on priority industries, creating jobs, and bolstering supply chains

UAE reaches trade deal with New Zealand to boost exports, investment

UAE strikes CEPA deal with New Zealand to boost exports, investment

The trade agreement will remove tariffs on about 98.5 per cent of New Zealand’s exports immediately upon implementation

Japan, UAE to enter economic partnership talks

Japan, UAE to enter economic partnership talks

The two countries agreed last year to cooperate on technology and climate change, including investments in the chip and battery sectors

UAE, Australia reach trade deal to boost exports, investment

UAE, Australia reach trade deal to boost exports, investment

The trade pact will remove tariffs on about 99 per cent of Australian products, resulting in savings of $91m (AUD135m) in the first year

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IIT Delhi’s first international campus opens in Abu Dhabi

The launch event was marked by the establishment of strategic partnerships with several prestigious institutions in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade hits record Dhs1.4tn in H1 2024

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade tops Dhs1.4tn in H1 2024

The UAE’s non-oil exports to its top 10 trade partners rose by 28.7 per cent, while trade with all other nations increased by 12.6 per cent

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UAE, Chile sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Chile reached $306m in 2023 with both countries aiming to triple this figure by the end of 2030

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UAE, Morocco finalise comprehensive free trade agreement

The UAE’s CEPA programme aims to increase the country’s non-oil foreign trade to Dhs4tn by expanding relations with strategically important markets around the world

India’s duty cut halts silver, platinum imports from UAE

India’s duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE

The world’s second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver to 6 per cent from 15 per cent

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UAE, Mauritius sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The UAE-Mauritius CEPA is set to deepen trade and investment ties, and streamline market access for businesses, in both countries

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UAE and Indonesia strengthen ties during high-level meet in Abu Dhabi

President Widodo was awarded the Order of Zayed, the UAE’s highest civilian honour, during a ceremony at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo begins UAE state visit to strengthen bilateral ties

This state visit marks the one-year anniversary of the CEPA, which was signed in July 2022, and took effect a year later

DMCC attracts 160 Indian companies in H1 2024 as trade corridor booms

DMCC attracts 160 Indian companies in H1 2024 as trade corridor booms

India and South Asia hold strategic importance for DMCC, particularly in sectors like technology, precious stones and agriculture

UAE seeks deeper trade, investment ties with Malaysia

UAE, Malaysia seek deeper ties after trade reached $4.7bn in 2023

The trade pact between the two states is expected to boost investment in Malaysia by the Gulf state’s sovereign wealth funds

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UAE-South Korea sign historic CEPA deal during President Sheikh Mohamed’s visit

Under the CEPA, both nations will eliminate tariffs on more than 90 per cent of imports over time

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CEPA: UAE, New Zealand launch talks for a free trade deal

The UAE is New Zealand’s largest trade partner in the Middle East

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UAE, Ukraine finalise terms of CEPA deal

The trade deal aims to aid Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding of key industries while helping to strengthen supply chains to the MENA region for exports such as grains, machinery and metals

UAE and Kenya sign investment Mou to boost digital cooperation

UAE, Kenya join hands to boost digital cooperation

Kenya has become increasingly attractive to data centre providers, driven by growing demand for cloud services, improved business conditions

UAE signs bilateral trade deal with Colombia

UAE, Colombia sign a bilateral trade agreement

The trade pact follows a significant increase in bilateral non-oil trade between the two countries, which reached a record $53.1m in 2023

UAE’s non-oil trade hits record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

UAE non-oil trade expands to record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

The country has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals with several fast-growing economies

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UAE-India partnership: By the numbers

Despite global economic fluctuations, non-oil trade between the two countries remained robust, reaching $38.1bn in the first nine months of 2023

UAE-Cambodia CEPA goes into effect: Here’s how free trade pacts lift growth

The agreement is expected to boost trade and investment flows in priority sectors such as logistics, infrastructure, travel, tourism, and renewable energy

E concludes CEPA talks with Congo-Brazzaville

UAE concludes CEPA negotiations with Congo-Brazzaville

The trade deal builds on growing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, which saw non-oil trade hit a record $2.1bn in H1 2023

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UAE, South Korea successfully conclude CEPA negotiations

A UAE-Korea CEPA will reinforce East-West supply chains, facilitate FDI flows, and enhance joint research and knowledge exchange across a range of sectors

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

Fluent Finance to develop stablecoin technologies in the UAE

The web3 company is piloting the Fluent Economic Bridge platform in Kenya and plans to develop a digital trade corridor with the UAE

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UAE and Georgia sign CEPA to boost trade

By removing or reducing tariffs on 95 per cent of product lines, the agreement is set to boost non-oil trade value beyond $1.5bn in the next five years.