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The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE

What all is included in the latest Free Trade Agreement between the two countries?

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022

UAE Minister: Investment in Oil, Gas Ensures Energy Security

Investment needs to focus on the lowest-cost, lowest-carbon oil and gas resources, said the United Arab Emirates Industry Minister, Sultan al-Jaber, at the Munich Security Conference. "For our collective security, the world will need to continue using all energy options for a long time," he was quoted as saying according…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

India, UAE Sign Deal to Boost Trade to $100Bln by 2027

India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday signed an agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion from the current $60 billion over the next five years, an Indian foreign ministry statement said. The accord signed by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UAE Economy Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2022

UN Envoy Warns of Danger of Houthi Attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg revealed on Tuesday his plans for developing a framework for moving towards an inclusive political settlement to the conflict, including the establishment of a multi-track process. Through this process, the warring sides’ interests can be addressed within the context of a broader Yemeni…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Turkey's flag flies high as Erdogan's Dubai trip marks reset

Turkey's red flag is illuminating major buildings in the United Arab Emirates and flew high in a ceremony in Dubai

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan touts investment potential on landmark UAE visit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan touted his country's investment advantages to business people in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, after a flurry of economic agreements between the two countries seeking to end a period of animosity.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2022

United Arab Emirates-India airfares dip below domestic rates

PUNE: The current return fares of flights to different Indian cities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), considered to be amongst the most popular destinations from Pune as well, are extremely low, even as India relaxes international travel norms from Monday onwards.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2022

House competition bill packed with progressive policy goals

WASHINGTON — A host of progressive foreign policy provisions on issues like scrutinizing advanced weapon sales to the United Arab Emirates and welcoming more asylum-seekers fleeing Beijing’s oppression were tucked into House Democrats’ bill aimed at bolstering competition with China.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan visits the UAE for first time in a decade

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, state media said, on the first such visit since 2013 as the two countries mend ties strained by years of animosity in a pivot toward economic partnership.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022

UAE, Indonesia Say Trade Deal Could Be Signed Next Month

The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia are close to finalizing a trade and investment deal after months of negotiations and could sign an agreement in March, officials from the two sides said. The UAE and Indonesia last September entered into talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) meant to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022