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Georgia, UAE launch first round of free trade talks
27-Sep-2022 Agenda.ge
Georgia and the United Arab Emirates have launched the first round of talks for establishing a free trade agreement between them as part of a visit of UAE officials in capital Tbilisi.
India-UAE trade agreement becomes effective
19-Sep-2022 Bolly Inside
A free trade agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates came into force on Sunday, allowing duty-free access to UAE markets for domestic exporters in various sectors, including textiles, agriculture, dried fruits, gems and jewellery.
What Kenya seeks to unlock in UAE pact
15-Sep-2022 Business Daily Africa
The two countries- (UAE and Kenya) in July launched talks on United Arab Emirates-Kenya Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (UAEK-CEPA) to increase the volume of trade in goods and services and investment.
UAE economic delegation led by Ahmed Al Sayegh visits Georgia
14-Sep-2022 WAM
Bilateral negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement are to begin by the end of September 2022.
UAE aims to finalise free trade deal with Turkey in coming weeks, official says
2-Sep-2022 Reuters
The United Arab Emirates aims to finalise a free trade agreement with Turkey in the coming weeks, the Emirati trade minister said, roughly four months after negotiations launched.
UAE, Kenya to commence talks over comprehensive economic partnership
1-Aug-2022 Zawya
The UAE-Kenya CEPA will be the first bilateral trade deal that the UAE seeks to sign with an African nation. Such an agreement will deepen trade and investment ties between Africa and the Middle East and boost the total value of UAE-Kenya non-oil bilateral trade,...
Trade Minister discusses RCEP bill, IK-CEPA with House
8-Jul-2022 Antara News
Indonesia Trade Minister discussed the bill of the Ratification of the RCEP and the Indonesia-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK-CEPA) with the House of Representatives (DPR RI).
Brazil wants more trade, investment with Arab countries, says official
5-Jul-2022 Reuters
Brazil wants to expand trade and investment with Arab countries, said a government official, amid ongoing talks for commercial agreements with Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates.
UAE, Indonesia sign free trade agreement
4-Jul-2022 Middle East Monitor
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade agreement, strengthening economic ties between Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the major oil producer Gulf state.
Korea pushes for trade pacts with Middle East amid geopolitical shift
15-Jun-2022 The Korea Times
Korea seeks stronger presence in the region as tensions between Israel and Arab countries thaw.
Philippines forges investment promotion agreement with UAE
15-Jun-2022 Business World Online
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
9-Jun-2022 CNN Philippines
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
31-May-2022 Al Jazeera
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
30-May-2022 Saudi Gazette
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
5-May-2022 Financial Express
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
27-Apr-2022 Reuters
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
22-Apr-2022 Business Standard
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
20-Apr-2022 Financial Express
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
14-Apr-2022 BloombergQuint
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
4-Apr-2022 Al Jazeera
Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv agree free trade agreement that will see 95 percent of customs tariffs dropped.