UAE and Israel sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to advance bilateral trade beyond USD 10 billion in 5 years
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null UAE and Israel sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to advance bilateral trade beyond USD 10 billion in 5 years
UAE and Israel sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to advance bilateral trade beyond USD 10 billion in 5 years
- HE Abdullah Bin Touq: The UAE continues to take bold steps to advance our economy and enhance our status as a regional hub for trade, investment, and future industries
- HE Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi: The CEPA will create new opportunities to develop priority sectors such as agri-tech, renewable energy, and advanced technology
- This is the second CEPA the UAE has signed as part of its new trade agenda, which seeks strategic partnerships with key allies around the world
Main objectives
- Adding USD 1.9 billion to the UAE’s GDP by 2030
- Advancing bilateral trade beyond USD 10 billion within five years
His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, and Major General (Retd) Orna Barbivay, Minister of Economy and Industry for the State of Israel, have signed the UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (UAE-Israel CEPA) in Dubai, beginning a new era of cooperation between the two nations that established diplomatic ties in September 2020.
The UAE-Israel CEPA, the second bilateral trade agreement signed by the UAE, offers unprecedented economic benefits for both parties by lowering or eliminating tariffs on more than 96 percent of tariff lines and 99 percent value of trade, enhancing market access for exporters, attracting new investment, and creating opportunities in key industries, including energy, environment, and digital trade. The deal will also support service sectors such as hospitality, financial services, distribution, and construction and provide a platform for SMEs in both countries to expand internationally.
The UAE-Israel CEPA is expected to advance bilateral trade beyond USD 10 billion within five years and add USD 1.9 billion to the UAE’s GDP within the same time period. Total UAE exports are expected to increase 0.5 percent by 2030.
His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq said of the agreement, “Under the directives of our leadership, the UAE continues to take bold steps to advance our economy and enhance our status as a regional hub for trade, investment, and the industries of the future. This CEPA with Israel will create a new paradigm for the region. It will accelerate growth and underscores a shared belief that the only way to build resilient and sustainable economies in a complex world is by doing so together.
“It also symbolizes something greater than business: the importance of building meaningful partnerships. Our agreement can demonstrate to nations and governments around the world that cooperation and dialogue are the best ways to transform challenges into opportunities.”
From her side, and Major General (Retd) Orna Barbivai, Minister of Economy and Industry for the State of Israel stated: “This is a visit of strategic importance for economic relations between Israel and the UAE. Today we have signed a CEPA and advanced a series of economic partnerships. Together, we will break down obstacles and we will advance comprehensive trade and new technologies that will serve as a basis for our shared path, contribute to the benefit of our citizens and make it easier to do business. This is the first full free trade agreement made with an Arab state, that is happening such a short time after the establishment of diplomatic relations.”
The agreement builds on the exponential growth in trade and investment the UAE and Israel have enjoyed since the signing of the Abraham Accords. From September 2020 to March 2022, non-oil trade surpassed USD 2.5 billion, while it reached USD 1.06 billion in the first three months of 2022 – five times the total from the same period in 2021.
HE Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said, “By establishing diplomatic ties in 2020, the UAE and Israel embarked on a new era of regional trade, investment, and exchange. The UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will further catalyze economic activity and, importantly, create new research and investment opportunities in agri-tech, renewable energy, and advanced technology, which are priority sectors for both countries.
“Over the past 18 months, our nations have demonstrated what can be achieved when we cast aside our differences and, as we emerge from the challenges of the global pandemic, the UAE and Israel believe that multilateral approaches are needed to rebuild supply chains, reinvigorate economies, and restore confidence. We are confident this deal will pave the way for a new era of regional economic success.”
The UAE-Israel CEPA is part of a series of bold initiatives that the UAE has launched to build a stronger, more resilient economic future and drive the global post-COVID-19 recovery. In 2021, as part of its Projects of the 50 initiative, the UAE embarked upon a program of enhancing bilateral trade relations with key partners around the world. The UAE-Israel CEPA is the second bilateral trade accord concluded by the UAE following the UAE-India CEPA, which entered into force on May 1.
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