ISDS Case Map
UAE
The GCC deepens economic ties with major Asian partners, signing its second FTA this year, highlighting commitment to investment and economic diversification.
Negotiations to strike a free trade deal with the United Arab Emirates will begin in the new year, after Australia's talks with the European Union collapsed.
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of responsible and conscious investments that address environmental challenges
India and Oman have commenced talks for a free trade agreement, according to an Indian media report.
The UAE said it had concluded the terms of a trade deal with Colombia, which it called the first such bilateral agreement between the Gulf and South America.
On December 2, 2023, The Philippine's DTI Secretary signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations on a CEPA with the UAE, marking the first step towards a proposed bilateral free trade agreement. The TOR provides guidelines for the negotiations and outlines the scope and coverage of the CEPA.
These directions were issued after threadbare discussion with Saudi Arabia and Qatar which are insisting on the option of international arbitration in a template of Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Brazil currently the chair of Mercosur has opened a consultation period until December 18 on a possible trade agreement between the South American block and the United Arab Emirates.
Talks to create a historic economic pact with the United Arab Emirates are being revived as the Australian government tries to reboot its free trade agenda after negotiations with the European Union soured over agriculture.
The UAE-Turkiye CEPA entered into force on September 1, 2023.
