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UAE, Costa Rica to launch free trade talks
The UAE launched the CEPA programme in September 2021 to expand its trade and investment partnership with several strategic global markets, increase the size of trade exchanges and enhance growth opportunities for national exports.
Cambodia, UAE conclude talks on trade pact
The announcement comes after three rounds of formal negotiations. No official date has been given for the signing of the deal.
Israel-UAE free trade deal takes effect
A free trade agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has come into effect, the first such economic deal the Jewish state reached with an Arab country.
UK free trade deal with GCC on track for fourth round of talks
The British government’s investment minster has said the third round of talks that could eventually lead to a free trade agreement between the UK and the GCC have been completed successfully and a fourth session should be held in London later this year.
Georgia and the UAE strike free-trade deal after just three rounds of talks
The UAE and Georgia have agreed a new trade deal which will see the reduction of tariffs and the removal of other barriers as the two countries seek to boost economic ties.
EAEU, UAE hold first round of FTA negotiations
The first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates took place in Dubai on 6-8 March.
Türkiye, UAE sign free trade deal as ties improve
The oil-rich United Arab Emirates and Türkiye signed a free trade agreement, the Gulf country’s president said, the latest step in improving ties long strained by regional disputes.
Formal close of UAE CEPA talks set for March
The three rounds of formal negotiations were respectively held on October 24-25 in Abu Dhabi, December 19-21 in Phnom Penh, and February 20-22 in Dubai.
Thailand, UAE to form closer trade ties
Thailand and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to form a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Free-trade agreement ‘logical next step’ for Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates, city leader John Lee says
A bilateral free-trade agreement will be the “logical next step” for Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates to boost investment ties, the city’s leader has said during his visit to Dubai.
Cambodia aims at more FTAs to boost economic growth
The government is considering the establishment of more bilateral free trade agreements to access broader markets for Cambodia-made products.
CAM-UAE CEPA all set to be finalised in Dubai
The inter-ministerial negotiation teams for the Cambodia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are expected to finalise the free trade pact during the third round of the bilateral negotiation to be held this month in Dubai
UAE delegation in capital to hammer out trade pact
A second round of formal negotiations for the Cambodia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CAM-UAE CEPA) is being held in Phnom Penh.
Belarus, UAE discuss possible agreement on free trade in services
The Economy Ministry of Belarus and the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates have held online technical consultations to discuss the possibility of concluding an agreement on free trade in services and investment.
UAE, Israeli ratify comprehensive economic partnership agreement
The governments of the United Arab Emirates and Israel ratified their comprehensive economic partnership agreement, UAE minister of state for foreign trade said.
Georgia, UAE hold second round of comprehensive economic cooperation talks
Georgia and the United Arab Emirates have held the second round of negotiations on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement between the countries as part of a visit of Georgian officials, in Dubai.
Kenya eyes duty-free deal with 3 countries
The cabinet says negotiations with the US, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates on the Free Trade Area are ongoing as Kenya seeks to expand access to its products beyond the regional and traditional markets.
UAE eyes 26 CEPAs in 7-8 years: Minister of economy
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements will play a key role in the development of UAE’s new economy and the country aims to sign 26 such deals in the next few years, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy.
UAE, Ukraine aim for bilateral trade talks
The United Arab Emirates and Ukraine have announced their intention to start negotiations on a bilateral trade deal, expected to conclude by the middle of next year, the UAE economy ministry says.
Second round of UAE CEPA talks Dec 19-21
Cambodia is set to host the second round of formal talks on the bilateral Cambodia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the deal expected to have substantial positive effects on the Kingdom’s trade with the Middle East.