UAE

United Arab Emirates

Unions oppose UAE trade deal without enforceable labour rights

19-Sep-2024 ACTU

The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.

Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights

17-Sep-2024 Yahoo

Australians are set to benefit from cheaper jewellery and perfumes while farmers will save on taxes under a free-trade deal, but concerns are being raised about working conditions.

Hong Kong explores free trade agreements with UAE and Gulf

12-Sep-2024 The National

Hong Kong is exploring free trade agreements with the UAE and the broader Gulf region to boost its trade and investment ties with economies in the region, senior government officials have said.

India, UAE to review trade deal in talks this week, sources say

11-Sep-2024 Hindustan Times

Indian and Emirati officials are expected to review their trade agreement this week amid concerns raised by Indian industry over a sharp increase in imports of precious metals from the United Arab Emirates.

The EAEU plans to establish free trade agreements with several countries

9-Sep-2024 Business Media

The Eurasian Economic Union intends to expand its network of free trade zones by signing agreements with several countries, including Egypt, the UAE, India, and Indonesia.

Government lays groundwork for Philippines-UAE FTA

28-Aug-2024 Philstar Global

The Tariff Commission is set to conduct a public consultation this week for the planned free trade agreement between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

PM urges early conclusion of Vietnam-UAE CEPA negotiations

27-Aug-2024 Vietnam+

Vietnamese Prime Minister called for the early conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement at a reception in Hanoi on August 26 for UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

EAEU, UAE discuss issues for speedy conclusion of talks on economic partnership agreement

23-Aug-2024 Interfax

Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister discussed issues regarding the conclusion of negotiations on an economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

India seeking review of certain provisions of free trade agreement with UAE

22-Aug-2024 The Economic Times

Concerns have been raised over increased imports of precious metals from the UAE, potentially leading to revenue losses and tariff evasion.

Europe and Asia: which countries Ukraine plans to conclude and update FTAs with this year

7-Aug-2024 Ukrinform

Ukraine is preparing to approve and update several free trade agreements (FTAs) with several European and Asian countries in the near future.

Vietnam, UAE to ink Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

5-Aug-2024 VOV

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently met with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to reach a general consensus on the final contents of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between the two countries.

Zafrul: Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on track for year-end enforcement

1-Aug-2024 The Edge Malaysia

Malaysia’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),s expected to be signed in two months.

UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms

29-Jul-2024 Middle East Economy

The UAE and Morocco have finalized the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

UAE and Chile sign major trade agreement

29-Jul-2024 ARN News Centre

The UAE and Chile have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at stimulating non-oil bilateral trade by removing trade barriers and simplifying customs procedures.

UAE-Cambodia FTA (2023)