UAE and South Africa deepen economic ties as non-oil trade hits $8.5bn, up 14 per cent, with logistics, energy, real estate, and food focus
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Australia
UAE-Australia CEPA comes into force to boost trade beyond $10bn by 2032
The UAE-Australia CEPA is now in force, aiming to raise annual trade from $4.2bn in 2024 to more than $10bn by 2032, while boosting investment ties
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UAE-Malaysia CEPA takes effect to double trade to $13.5bn by 2032
The UAE-Malaysia CEPA, effective from October 2025, aims to double non-oil trade to $13.5bn by 2032, boosting investment in AI, healthcare and logistics
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CEPA powers $37.6bn India–UAE trade boom, leaders set sights on $100bn by 2030
India–UAE CEPA trade surges 33.9 per cent to $37.6bn in H1 2025 as leaders unveil new research roadmap, with $100bn target set for 2030
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CEPA boosts UAE-India economic ties as trade surges 19.7% to $65bn
UAE non-oil trade with India hit $65bn in 2024 as CEPA drives growth, with new initiatives boosting private sector ties and investment flows
Australia
UAE-Australia trade grows 33 per cent in H1 2025 as CEPA targets $10bn by 2032
The UAE and Australia target $10bn in trade by 2032 under CEPA, as H1 2025 non-oil trade surges 33 per cent to $3bn
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UAE–New Zealand deal to lift trade to $5bn by 2032
UAE–New Zealand trade deal takes effect, unlocking duty-free access and boosting bilateral trade to over $5bn by 2032
Angola
UAE and Angola sign CEPA to boost non-oil trade beyond $10bn by 2033 and create 30,000 jobs
UAE and Angola sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost non-oil trade beyond $10bn by 2033, creating 30,000 jobs and new investments
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UAE and Russia sign deal to boost $11.5bn trade relations
UAE and Russia sign Trade in Services and Investment Agreement
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UAE non-oil trade hits $470.3bn in first half of 2025
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the figures on social media platform X
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UAE and Azerbaijan sign CEPA deal to boost $2.4bn trade ties
Deal witnessed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev will deepen cooperation in energy, tourism, logistics and more
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UAE deal with Eurasian Economic Union will slash tariffs as bilateral trade soars over 50%
UAE looks to build trade relations with Eurasian Economic Union
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UAE ranked 5th in global competitiveness ranking; Cabinet reviews $1.4tn trade success
UAE ranks 5th globally in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet reviews trade achievements and approves13 international agreements
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UAE and Serbia eye $351m trade relations as CEPA deal launches
UAE and Serbia launch Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade
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UAE and EU look to boost $68bn trade relations with CEPA deal
UAE and EU advance talks over Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Bilateral trade
Trump’s Gulf visit looms over new EU-UAE trade talks as president teases ‘very big’ announcement
The timing of Trump’s announcement creates additional complexity for EU-UAE free trade negotiations
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India, Middle East can step in to reshape global trade amid Trump tariff war, expert says
The UAE’s position as a global financial hub can complement India’s growing capital markets, enabling more Indian firms to list in the UAE and vice versa
