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UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Agreement to come into force

Published Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By WAM

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Hashemite Kingdom of

Jordan will officially come into effect tomorrow, heralding a new era of economic cooperation.

This landmark agreement is the first CEPA signed between the UAE and an Arab nation, aimed at enhancing trade and investment ties,
stimulating growth in key sectors, and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

With the CEPA entering into force tomorrow, the two nations aim to boost bilateral non-oil trade to over US$8 billion by 2032. This
follows impressive year-on-year growth between 2023 and 2024 of 34.1 percent, with non-oil trade between the two nations reaching
approximately US$5.62 billion in 2024. This agreement will eliminate or reduce tariffs and remove trade barriers, enhancing market
access and strengthening regional and global supply chains.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated, “This agreement signifies a new era of collaboration,
enhancing our economic ties and creating a framework for shared growth and prosperity. Jordan has long been a valued partner for the

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