ABU DHABI, 3rd February, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, affirmed that the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Democratic Republic of the Congo marks a new strategic milestone in expanding the UAE’s network of trade partnerships and strengthening […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd February, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, affirmed that signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Republic of Sierra Leone is an important step that strengthens the UAE’s presence in West Africa and opens new horizons for trade and investment cooperation with one […]
ABU DHABI, 29th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led a high-level government delegation to Egypt as negotiations continue to secure a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations. Al Zeyoudi met with Hassan Al-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic […]
Abu Dhabi– His Excellency Dr. Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that relations between the two countries are witnessing rapid development and comprehensive growth across various political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural fields. He noted that these ties represent an inspiring model of partnership built on trust, shared vision, and mutual […]
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2025 (WAM) — The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Australia has officially come into force, heralding a new era of economic collaboration between the two nations. This agreement is expected to unlock new avenues for substantial trade in goods and services, private sector collaboration, and […]
MUMBAI, 31st August 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, underscored the importance of the UAE’s economic relationship with India during an official visit to Mumbai, where he held bilateral talks with Shri Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, and engaged with leading members of the country’s […]
ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Australian Business Council in the UAE to discuss how the private sector can effectively leverage the opportunities of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The meeting underscores ongoing efforts to maximize the benefits of […]
ABU DHABI,25th August, 2025 (WAM) – Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, affirmed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola expands the UAE’s ties with Sub-Saharan and West African markets — a high-growth region seeking to accelerate its development […]
DUBAI, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with the Foreign Trade team at the Ministry of Economy and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) negotiation team, in recognition of their exceptional performance. The teams played […]
ABU DHABI, 30th March 2025 (WAM) – The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, initiated in September 2021, has resulted in 26 agreements with strategically significant countries and international blocs by the end of the first quarter of 2025, bolstering its regional and global economic position. In 2025 alone, the UAE signed five new […]
CANBERRA, 6th November, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Penny Wong, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, today attended the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Australia. The agreement marks a new chapter in bilateral relations aimed […]
DUBAI, 28th October, 2024 (WAM) –UAE government ministers and officials, alongside top executives from local entities, have underscored the importance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. They have noted that this CEPA marks a substantial advancement within the UAE’s broader strategy to fortify its global economic partnerships. Vietnam, […]
