The first CEPA to be signed between the UAE and an Arab nation, the deal aims to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, accelerate growth in priority industries, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Colombian Business Council to boost trade, investment ties
This initiative is part of a larger strategy by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to contribute to the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)
India
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The pact, when signed, will mark the first time India will be taking over management of a port overseas
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UAE, Serbia kicks off CEPA negotiations
To date, the UAE has successfully concluded CEPAs with India, Indonesia, Israel, Türkiye, Cambodia and Georgia
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Qatar trade surplus hits $5.9bn, China leads exports and US top importer
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Bilateral trade
UAE and South Africa look to boost trade and investment opportunities
UAE and South Africa to develop logistics, food production, tourism and energy
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UAE trade passed $1tn in 2022 and this year will be bigger and better says Sheikh Mohammed
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India to push for rupee trade in G20 meetings: Official
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Sharjah identifies Indian tech hubs Hyderabad and Bengaluru for investment opportunities in tech
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UAE and Turkey sign $40bn trade deal
UAE and Turkey look to double trade in next five years
Australia
Saudi Arabia, Australia sign agreements to boost bilateral trade and investment
The agreements were signed between the Federation of Chambers and the Australian Business Forum during the Saudi-Australian Business Forum
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Dubai to host India-UAE Partnership Summit on January 23-25
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bilateral cooperation
Seasoned diplomat Dr Khan takes over as new Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia
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