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Merz in Abu Dhabi touts Germany as reliable investment partner
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up a three-day tour of the Gulf region in Abu Dhabi by positioning Germany as a reliable investment partner, and eyeing a central role in a potential EU trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Joint statement between the United Arab Emirates and the republic of Sierra Leone
On the margins of the World Governments Summit 2026, the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a pivotal step toward unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration.
UAE, DR Congo sign CEPA to strengthen economic partnership
The UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formalised economic ties through signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday that aims to reduce tariffs and eliminate trade barriers.
Ghana, Dubai chamber discuss economic partnership agreement
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry held talks Tuesday with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce as both sides seek to broaden economic ties and advance negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Kenya, UAE seal landmark trade deal to boost agriculture
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first such trade deal between the UAE
Europe seeks deeper trade ties with UAE, Philippines, says Ursula von der Leyen
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Pakistan, UAE move closer to CEPA as technical talks near conclusion
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said that Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as technical talks near conclusion.
Nigeria, UAE strike trade pact to scrap tariffs on over 7,000 products
Nigeria has signed a far-reaching trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will eliminate tariffs on thousands of products and deepen economic ties between Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most dynamic trading hubs.
Canada, UAE talks on free trade deal to start next month, Canadian trade minister says
Negotiations between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement are set to start next month, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters.
Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE
The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first with a Middle Eastern country.