UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

UAE: New Workers Protection Programme Launched in SEZs in Dubai

21 July 2022

An insurance scheme providing improved protection and benefits to workers in companies based in special economic development zones (SEZs) in Dubai has been rolled out by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC). More

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UAE: Dubai's China-backed Yiwu Market for Traders Opens on 28 June

07 July 2022

Dubai’s Yiwu Market, the Middle East’s first smart free zone market, has opened its doors to wholesale and retail traders. More

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UAE: Dubai’s DUQE Free Zone Officially Opens

16 June 2022

A new free zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was launched on 1 June 2022. The DUQE Free Zone, located aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 Floating Hotel in the emirate of Dubai, will provide emerging entrepreneurs with integrated support services. More

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INDIA: Details Released on Product Exclusions from the New UAE CEPA

24 May 2022

India has published a list of more than 1,000 goods excluded from the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which entered into force on 1 May 2022. More

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UAE: New Entry Visa and Residency Scheme Approved

17 May 2022

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a new entry visa and residence scheme announced in an 18 April 2022 statement. More

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INDONESIA: Export Credit Reinsurance Deal for SMEs Signed with UAE

12 May 2022

Indonesia’s government-backed export credit agency for non-oil sectors, PT Reasuransi Indonesia Utama (Persero), has signed a reciprocal agreement with its United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart to provide financial products supporting bilateral trade. More

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UAE: Government Information Portal Launched for India CEPA Deal

04 May 2022

On 21 April 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched an online service providing detailed information on the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). More

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UAE: Dubai International Arbitration Centre Introduces New Rules

01 April 2022

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has launched new arbitration rules. More

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UAE: Abu Dhabi Offers Exclusive Perks to Golden Visa Holders

16 March 2022

Abu Dhabi is rolling out commercial benefits for golden visa holders. More

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INDIA: Free Trade Deal with UAE Signed

01 March 2022

India has signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). More