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UAE and EU Advance Talks on $68 Billion

Trade Pact Through CEPA Deal

MAY 29, 2025

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The United Arab Emirates and the European Union are fast-tracking discussions on a

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that aims to enhance their $67.6 billion
non-oil trade relationship. This potential deal is set to strengthen economic cooperation, ease

market access, and attract major investment.

A Strategic Push Toward Trade Integration

As part of these efforts, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi,

welcomed EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, for in-person
talks in the UAE. Additionally, the visit featured an investment roundtable with leading private

sector representatives from both regions. The roundtable focused on exploring collaboration
opportunities and boosting cross-border capital flows.

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