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5/27/25, 4:38 PM Make it in the Emirates 2025: Al Zeyoudi underscores critical role of CEPA in boosting $603 billion exports
Make it in the Emirates 2025: Al Zeyoudi underscores critical role

of CEPA in boosting $603 billion exports

Al Zeyoudi stresses knowledge transfer as key to sustainable economic growth and
industrial development

CEPA program positions the UAE as a leader in industrial excellence and global market integration. (Photo Credit: WAM)
Published: Tue 20 May 2025, 2:23 PM
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE minister of State for Foreign Trade, participated in a panel
discussion titled “Redefining Industry, Trade, and Investment” during the opening ceremony of the
“Make it in the Emirates” event. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to advancing its industrial
sector and enhancing local production through strategic initiatives and global partnerships. During
the panel, Al Zeyoudi emphasized the vital role of trade and investment in fostering sustainable
industrial growth and enhancing global competitiveness. He pointed out that the UAE’s
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) program acts as a significant catalyst,
expanding access to markets worldwide and integrating the nation into global supply chains.

The “Make it in the Emirates” event has emerged as a crucial platform for manufacturers, investors,
and industry leaders, focusing on the UAE’s industrial and manufacturing opportunities. The event
emphasizes the nation’s economic diversification, technological innovation, and sustainability,
driving export-led growth, WAM reported.

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