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UAE: Address abuse of migrant workers
31-Mar-2006 HRW
The governments of the United States, the European Union, and Australia are currently negotiating free trade agreements with the UAE. Human Rights Watch called on these governments to require improvement of UAE’s labor practices and legal standards before signing such agreements.
UAE, US hope for free trade deal by mid-year
21-Mar-2006 Reuters
Free trade talks between the United Arab Emirates and the United States should resume at the end of April after a sudden delay this month, with a final deal seen by mid-year, UAE and US officials said on Monday.
UAE and New Zealand will begin FTA talks tomorrow
17-Mar-2006 Zawya
The UAE and New Zealand are expected to begin talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) tomorrow, a top Govennment official said.
US sees trade deal with UAE
15-Mar-2006 Reuters
The United States is eager to resume trade talks with the United Arab Emirates after the furore over a ports deal with Dubai and hopes to clinch an agreement within the next few months.
’Postponement of FTA talks between UAE-US just a routine matter’
12-Mar-2006
US Ambassador Michele J. Sison yesterday termed the postponement of talks for Free Trade Agrement (FTA) between US-UAE a routine matter.
US, UAE postpone free-trade talks amid ports row
11-Mar-2006 Reuters
The United States and United Arab Emirates postponed their next round of free-trade talks, the two countries said on Friday, a day after a Dubai state-owned company said it would sell US port management operations to calm a political furor.
Bush concerned about collapse of ports deal
10-Mar-2006
President Bush says he is concerned about international reaction to congressional opposition to a Dubai-owned company managing operations at some US ports. Opposition led the firm to announce it would transfer port operations to a US entity.
UAE to invest in US but port row may spook others
1-Mar-2006 Reuters
Opposition in the United States to a UAE firm taking over US ports will not deter the Arab state from more investments there, but could make other countries divert funds to Asia and Europe, the UAE’s economy minister said on Wednesday.
US groups fear ports uproar may hurt UAE trade deal
23-Feb-2006 Reuters
US business leaders voiced worry on Wednesday that a congressional uproar over an Arab company’s takeover of operations at key US ports could slow proposed free trade pacts in the Middle East, particularly with the United Arab Emirates, where the company is based.
UAE-Australia free trade pact likely this year
21-Feb-2006 Gulf News
A free trade agreement between the UAE and Australia is likely to be concluded by the middle of this year, said a top Australian official. The UAE is also likely to conclude another free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, while the GCC is expected to sign its own FTA with the European Union in May.
US free traders retreat on UAE ports deal
19-Feb-2006 IPS
In a replay of congressional efforts last year that foiled a bid by a Chinese company to buy a US oil firm, a group of hawkish US lawmakers, citing national security concerns, are trying to block a deal that gives a major Arab company control over a British firm that runs some US ports.
UAE debate on benefits of FTA rekindled
14-Feb-2006 Middle East Times
After almost two years, negotiations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States over a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are nearing an end, with the two sides expected to close a deal within a few months. But the debate over the effect of the agreement on the UAE’s economy has recently been reignited.
UAE starts fourth round of FTA talks with US
1-Feb-2006 Bahrein Tribune
The UAE was following the lead set in the GCC by Bahrain yesterday when it started its fourth round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the US in London.
United States planning more free-trade negotiations in 2006
24-Jan-2006 Washington File
The Bush administration hopes to initiate more free-trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in 2006, possibly with South Korea and Malaysia, US Trade Representative Rob Portman says.
Investment opportunities will continue to increase in the UAE
12-Dec-2005
Investment opportunities will continue to increase in the UAE, according to the principal of one private Equity fund, who pointed to anticipated changes in the federal Company Law as further indication of the country’s liberal economy.
Morocco-UAE: What happened to the FTAs?
5-Dec-2005
Recent difficulties in the implementation of Morocco’s free trade agreement with the UAE have raised questions regarding the kingdom’s readiness for trade liberalisation. They might also further delay the entry into force of more crucial free trade deals.
UAE and US in third round FTA negotiations
10-Nov-2005 Asharq Awalsat
The UAE and US will resume their FTA negotiations on the 12 through the 16 of November in London.
UAE official: Double taxation deals paving the way for FTA’s
6-Nov-2005 MENAFN
According to a top UAE government official, double taxation agreements are paving the way for future free trade agreements and saving millions of dollars for of local companies.
Dubai free zones face regional competition
5-Nov-2005 Khaleej Times
Though many regional free zones have been around since the early 1980’s, only recently has the free zone frenzy emerged, coinciding with countries developing free trade agreements (FTA) with their neighbours and others wanting to become members of the WTO.
End of monopoly in food sector will benefit customers
4-Oct-2005 Gulf News
The UAE’s decision to eliminate the monopoly in the foodstuffs sector will have a profound impact on the economy, according to analysts and businessmen.