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Philippines forges investment promotion agreement with UAE
The Philippines and United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA) on June 9, with the Trade department expressing an interest in tapping Dubai investment in agriculture and energy, among others.
PH, Israel sign deal to strengthen economic ties
The Philippines and Israel inked the investment promotion and protection agreement that includes investor-state dispute settlement.
Israel signs first Arab free trade agreement with UAE
The deal is Israel’s first big trade accord with an Arab state, after establishing ties in 2020.
UAE, Turkey pledge to boost cooperation, sign trade agreement
The two countries agreed to sign a comprehensive trade agreement before the end of this year, the Turkish minister said.
India keeps 1,157 sensitive items out of UAE FTA ambit
India has kept as many as 1,157 sensitive products from key sectors, including dairy, automobiles, medical devices, consumer electronics and agriculture, out of the purview of its free trade agreement with the UAE.
UAE and Turkey aim to double bilateral trade - minister
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey have officially launched talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
India’s trade pacts: A toss-up between strategic interests, economic gains
After a long hiatus, India has resumed its engagement with trade pacts. To what extent do these deals weigh on economic considerations? More importantly, how similar are they to strategic alliances?
India-UAE FTA steers clear of credible access to govt procurement
India and the UAE have remained cautious in granting each other access to the sensitive public procurement segment under the free trade agreement (FTA) signed in February.
India-UAE trade pact to be reviewed next year, more items may be included
The India-United Arab Emirates’ free trade agreement will be reviewed in a year to consider including certain items that are currently on the exclusion list, said Emirati Foreign Trade Minister.
Israel and UAE agree on ‘milestone’ free trade deal
Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv agree free trade agreement that will see 95 percent of customs tariffs dropped.
UAE, Colombia complete phase one of economic partnership agreement
The UAE and Colombia announced that they have completed phase one of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
PH eyes concluding trade deal with UAE next year
Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry targets to conclude the trade and investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates
India-UAE FTA text (2022)
Trade deal with UAE moves step closer
Formal trade talks between Australia and the United Arab Emirates are set to start soon.
UAE opens doors to wider trade as world veers toward protectionism
Last year, the UAE announced its intention to deepen its ties with fast-growing economies to reposition itself as a global destination for business and finance.
The India-UAE CEPA: India’s renewed love for FTAs
There is a growing need to analyse the free trade agreements to understand their impact on the economy and the geopolitical repercussions that follow.
Zim/UAE deal now in force
The agreement between Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates on promotion and protection of investments has come into force.
IUAE-CEPA fourth round results in substantial agreements
The fourth round of IUAE-CEPA focused on resolving issues that still needed further discussion such as trade in goods and services, provisions of origin of goods, as well as legal and institutional issues.
UAE and Israel are closing in a possible free trade deal by summer
Israel wants to be among UAE’s Top 10 trade partners in ‘5 to 10 years’.
UAE, Chile to consolidate trade ties with CEPA
CEPA negotiations are expected to finish in the next six months, said Chilean vice minister of Trade. A framework of protection for investors and double taxation agreements are also under discussion.