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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi hosts Arab-Central Asian economic partnership to boost trade
Participants endorsed the development of the Middle Corridor to enhance connectivity between the regions
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Abu Dhabi and Shanghai partner to boost trade and investment
Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
Bilateral trade
UAE, Indian state of Maharashtra strengthen economic ties with new MoU to foster trade and investment
The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation, encouraging regular interactions between UIBC-UC members and Maharashtra government officials
Bilateral trade
UAE and Jordan sign landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade and investment
The first CEPA to be signed between the UAE and an Arab nation, the deal aims to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, accelerate growth in priority industries, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains
Pakistan
Sharjah Chamber hosts inaugural meeting of Pakistan Business Council
It seeks to boost trade and investment exchanges, fostering sustainable economic development that benefits both countries
Belt and Road Initiative
RAKEZ sign pacts to expand business opportunities in China
RAKEZ signed a $360 million lease pact with the Shandong Timber and Wood Products Association for the Zhong A Shandong Industrial Park
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Sharjah Chamber explores trade and investment opportunities with Nepal at private sector level
The two sides also discussed the potential signing of a MoU to foster deeper trade ties between the UAE and Nepal’s private sectors
Bilateral trade
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Colombian Business Council to boost trade, investment ties
This initiative is part of a larger strategy by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to contribute to the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)
India
India to ink 10-year Chabahar Port pact with Tehran: Report
The pact, when signed, will mark the first time India will be taking over management of a port overseas
Bilateral Agreement
UAE, Serbia kicks off CEPA negotiations
To date, the UAE has successfully concluded CEPAs with India, Indonesia, Israel, Türkiye, Cambodia and Georgia
Bilateral trade
Qatar trade surplus hits $5.9bn, China leads exports and US top importer
Foreign merchandise trade balance in Qatar sees huge surplus
Bilateral trade
UAE and South Africa look to boost trade and investment opportunities
UAE and South Africa to develop logistics, food production, tourism and energy
foreign trade
UAE trade passed $1tn in 2022 and this year will be bigger and better says Sheikh Mohammed
UAE accounted for 2.4 per cent of all global exports in 2022 and was ranked 11th in the world for exports of commodities says the WTO
G20
India to push for rupee trade in G20 meetings: Official
So far, India has been able to enter into agreements with 18 countries since the launch of the agenda of streamlining trade in rupee amid currency volatility last year
India
Sharjah identifies Indian tech hubs Hyderabad and Bengaluru for investment opportunities in tech
The two sides have also decided to explore new pathways to further bilateral relations
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
UAE and Turkey sign $40bn trade deal
UAE and Turkey look to double trade in next five years
