Corporate and Commercial

Introduction  The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a global trade hub through strategic economic partnerships that connect markets across continents. Two agreements that showcase this approach are the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Mauritius and Serbia. These partnerships represent important milestones in the UAE’s trade strategy, connecting the Emirates to Africa and Eastern Europe respectively.  The UAE-Mauritius CEPA, signed on July 22,...

The United Arab Emirates has undertaken an ambitious trade expansion strategy through its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, which serves as a cornerstone of the nation’s economic diversification agenda. Among the 32 CEPA agreements concluded by the UAE, three partnerships with Cambodia, Georgia, and Jordan represent strategic bridges to emerging markets across Southeast Asia, the Caucasus,...

The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant expansion of its economic footprint in Latin America through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Chile and Costa Rica. These agreements represent the UAE’s strategic push to diversify trade partnerships beyond its traditional markets and establish itself as a global trade facilitator connecting multiple continents.  Introduction: The UAE’s Latin American Strategy  The...

Introduction  The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia formalized their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on January 14, 2025, during a ceremony attended by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement came into force on October 1, 2025, establishing a framework to accelerate bilateral trade and create investment opportunities across...

Introduction  The United Arab Emirates and Australia entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 October 2025. This landmark agreement represents Australia’s first trade deal with a country in the Middle East and North Africa region, while marking a strategic milestone in the UAE’s broader economic diversification program. ...