30 Sep Australia – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to commence on 1 October 2025
The Australia – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A – UAECEPA) is now set to enter into force on 1 October 2025 according to the relevant websites of DFAT and the ABF.
It will be Australia’s first FTA in the Middle – East and provides another set of trade benefits for Australian exporters and importers. According to DFAT Australia’s largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East. In 2024 two-way trade with UAE was worth $12.3 billion and two-way investment stock worth $23.7 billion.
Quote attributable to Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell:
“The removal of tariffs on key Australian exports to the UAE, from red meat and dairy to alumina, steel, and cosmetics, opens more opportunities for Australian businesses and creates more high-paying local jobs for Australian workers.”
More details from the ABF and DFAT are to follow
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