The UAE and Australia have reached a landmark trade agreement, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2032. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed to foster greater collaboration across key sectors, including energy, technology, education, and agriculture.
Under the deal, both nations are expected to enhance investment flows, create new job opportunities, and strengthen their economic ties in the Middle East and Oceania regions. This agreement also introduces new mechanisms to streamline business operations, reduce trade barriers, and provide a platform for cooperative innovation.
The two countries have already been exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration through various initiatives, including the UAE’s role in Australia’s renewable energy sector and mutual access to each other’s markets. The CEPA is set to further expand these engagements, especially with the UAE’s increasing economic diversification and Australia’s position as a key global supplier of critical minerals and clean energy technologies.
Trade between the UAE and Australia stood at $7.5 billion in 2023, with a steady increase in sectors such as construction, logistics, and financial services. This new agreement is expected to accelerate these trends, particularly in high-value sectors such as technology and defense, where both nations are keen to develop further partnerships.
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