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Eurasian Economic Union – UAE free trade agreement to be ratified this summer
The process of ratifying the free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union countries and the United Arab Emirates is in the final stage and should be completed within two months, after which the countries will announce when the document will go into effect.
UAE CEPA deals push non-oil trade above US$1 trillion
The UAE network of 36 CEPA deals has driven non-oil foreign trade to 27%, exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025. This article explains how exporters, manufacturers, logistics providers, and investors benefit from the UAE’s expanding role as a global trade hub.
Russia ratifies UAE free trade agreement
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has signed a bill ratifying an intergovernmental agreement on services trade and investments between Russia and the UAE.
PH, UAE discuss AI, trade cooperation under Cepa
Philippines and the UAE plan to strengthen strategic cooperation under the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) and align artificial intelligence initiatives tied to the US-led Pax Silica program.
Regional conflict has not derailed EU-UAE trade talks, envoy says
Regional conflict has not derailed efforts to forge closer trade ties but has in fact signalled the need to accelerate a free-trade agreement. EU–UAE free-trade talks have accelerated, with hopes to conclude the bloc’s first Gulf agreement after six negotiation rounds in one year.
Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group launches arbitration against Lebanon
Conglomerate said its investments in Lebanon were made based on the country’s legal and regulatory framework, as well as the protections offered under applicable international agreements.
UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA officially enters into force
A comprehensive trade agreement between the UAE and Azerbaijan has officially come into force, aiming to deepen economic ties, expand investment flows and widen market access between the two countries.
UAE–Vietnam comprehensive economic partnership takes effect
The agreement eliminates most tariffs, strengthens market access and supports a sharp rise in non-oil trade between the two economies.
S. Korea-UAE CEPA to take effect May 1
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on May 1.
Nat'l Assembly ratifies trade pact with UAE
The National Assembly ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea's first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.