The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, launched in September 2021, has successfully established 26 agreements with strategically important countries and international groups by the end of the first quarter of 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the UAE’s economic position both regionally and globally. In 2025 alone, the UAE has signed five new...
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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has presented its strategic roadmap for the period of 2025 to 2027. This initiative aims to drive significant improvements in the performance, operations, and service quality of the Chamber. The strategy is focused on supporting business sustainability, growth, and anticipating future business trends while enhancing competitiveness and...
UAE entities, especially sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), have a significant opportunity to address Brazil’s pressing infrastructure needs while fostering mutual economic growth, according to Luis Fernando Eleutério Lopes, partner and chief economist at Patria Investments. The diplomatic relationship between Brazil and the UAE, which began fifty years ago, has evolved into a robust partnership, characterized...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are crucial to the UAE’s economy, contributing approximately 63.5 percent of the nation’s non-oil economy. The number of SMEs is projected to exceed one million by 2030, up from 557,000 in 2022. However, access to funding has been a significant challenge for these businesses. In response to this issue, a...
The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation has reported that the Arab region’s GDP grew by 1.8% last year, reaching over $3.5 trillion. This growth comes despite ongoing wars and conflicts in the region, particularly the recent violent conflict in Gaza and other neighboring countries. While some economic indicators reflect positive progress, rising unemployment...
In a significant move to enhance economic ties, the UAE and Tunisia have launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This announcement was made by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, and Samir Obeid, Minister of Trade and Export Development of Tunisia, during a...
Expo Centre Sharjah has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the exhibitions and events industry in the UAE, particularly in Sharjah. The Centre aims to foster growth that benefits essential economic, social, cultural, and educational sectors while strengthening its contribution to sustainable development. The Centre’s events calendar for 2025 features a diverse lineup of innovative and...
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has been honored at the Annual Asian Arab Awards 2025 for its impressive growth, innovation, and significant global impact. This recognition, presented by the Asian Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), identifies RAKEZ as the fastest-growing economic zone in the UAE, highlighting its role as a prominent business hub that...
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and technology partnerships with the United States during his recent discussions with members of the Trump administration. This meeting took place on Monday as part of Sheikh Tahnoon’s official visit to...