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Mercosur wants to sign two more FTAs this year
12-Mar-2026 Latin Finance
Leaders of the South American bloc hope the recent EU trade deal will provide the political will for other pacts with the United Arab Emirates and Canada.
UAE Zambia partnership Agreement: comprehensive economic framework analysis
6-Mar-2026 Discovery Alert
The UAE Zambia CEPA reflects deeper structural alignments in resource availability, capital flows, and strategic economic positioning. Understanding the mineral exploration importance becomes crucial when examining such partnerships, especially given Zambia’s substantial mineral endowments.
Fast-tracking the UAE-Ecuador BIT: Executive decrees, constitutional limits, and democratic resistance to ISDS
6-Mar-2026 CCSI
What makes this BIT remarkable is how it is being forced through despite clear constitutional text and two recent referenda rejecting ISDS.
Japan, UAE conclude free trade negotiations
6-Mar-2026 Nippon
Japan and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement for free trade, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said.
UAE-Ecuador CEPA to eliminate 96 percent of tariffs, hailed as strategic milestone
3-Mar-2026 Economy Middle East
The UAE currently stands as Ecuador’s largest trading partner across the Arab world and the African continent, accounting for roughly 30 percent of Ecuador’s total trade with these regions combined.
Bangladesh, UAE eye faster CEPA deal, deeper trade ties
25-Feb-2026 UNB
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates discussed ways to accelerate negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure and Public Private Partnership projects.
Mozambique and UAE discuss CEPA, investment protection, bilateral business forum and tourism MoU
23-Feb-2026 Club of Mozambique
During the meeting, the parties analysed the current status of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed instruments for investment protection.
Russian deputy PM expects agreements on free trade areas with UAE, Mongolia, Indonesia to take effect in 2026
17-Feb-2026 Interfax
The agreements on free trade areas signed between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, and Indonesia last year are currently undergoing ratification procedures.
UAE and Gabon sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement
11-Feb-2026 Economy Middle East
The agreement marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations and is expected to enhance trade flows, deepen private-sector collaboration and unlock new investment opportunities across key sectors, including agriculture, logistics and renewable energy.
Merz in Abu Dhabi touts Germany as reliable investment partner
9-Feb-2026 DW
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up a three-day tour of the Gulf region in Abu Dhabi by positioning Germany as a reliable investment partner, and eyeing a central role in a potential EU trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Joint statement between the United Arab Emirates and the republic of Sierra Leone
6-Feb-2026 UAE Ministry of foreign affairs
On the margins of the World Governments Summit 2026, the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a pivotal step toward unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration.
UAE, DR Congo sign CEPA to strengthen economic partnership
5-Feb-2026 Dubaieye
The UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formalised economic ties through signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday that aims to reduce tariffs and eliminate trade barriers.
Ghana, Dubai chamber discuss economic partnership agreement
5-Feb-2026 News Ghana
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry held talks Tuesday with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce as both sides seek to broaden economic ties and advance negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Kenya, UAE seal landmark trade deal to boost agriculture
27-Jan-2026 Sacco Review
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first such trade deal between the UAE
Europe seeks deeper trade ties with UAE, Philippines, says Ursula von der Leyen
21-Jan-2026 Gulf News
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Pakistan, UAE move closer to CEPA as technical talks near conclusion
21-Jan-2026 Dailytimes
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said that Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as technical talks near conclusion.
Nigeria, UAE strike trade pact to scrap tariffs on over 7,000 products
17-Jan-2026 Business insider Africa
Nigeria has signed a far-reaching trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will eliminate tariffs on thousands of products and deepen economic ties between Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most dynamic trading hubs.
Canada, UAE talks on free trade deal to start next month, Canadian trade minister says
14-Jan-2026 Reuters
Negotiations between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement are set to start next month, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters.
Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE
13-Jan-2026 Rappler
The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first with a Middle Eastern country.
UAE-based mining firm drags Guinea to World Bank tribunal over $28.9bn bauxite permit dispute
12-Jan-2026 Business insider Africa
Axis International Ltd has filed a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea at a World Bank tribunal after the West African country revoked its permit to operate a bauxite mine earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates-based company said.