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The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Jordan comes into effect tomorrow.

Key industry players including the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, DP World GCC, ADNOC L&S, Monjasa, Oldenhoff Carriers, Tristar E-Ships and Hapag Lloyd have met at the start of UAE Maritime Week in a closed-door environment to debate topical discussion points before joining wider conversations in the main event conference during Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre until May 8th, 2025.

Emirates SkyCargo will double its freighter fleet to 21 aircraft by the end of 2026, increasing from the current 10, signalling confidence

AD Ports Group, a prominent facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has awarded Mar Construction Civil & Obras Publicas – LDA the contract for the design and construction of the topside and marine infrastructure at the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, located within Angola’s primary port.

The UAE’s CEPA programme, launched in September 2021, has secured 26 agreements with key nations and international blocs by early 2025, strengthening its global trade position.

Abu Dhabi’s office and industrial property markets are experiencing strong growth, with rental rates rising due to increasing demand, regulatory changes, and active development, according to Savills Middle East.

The UAE and EU are seeking to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, enhancing their $67.6bn trade partnership.

The UAE and the Central African Republic have set a trade target exceeding AED 3.7B (USD 1B) following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last week. This agreement aims to strengthen economic ties and unlock new business opportunities.

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development specialising in aviation, logistics, and real estate, has partnered with UPS, a global logistics leader, to establish a new facility within its Logistics District. This initiative aligns with UPS’s regional expansion strategy, reinforcing its presence in the UAE’s logistics sector.

Uber has unveiled the findings of its Economic Impact Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the company’s contribution to the Kingdom’s economy and its role in transforming mobility, supporting local businesses, and enabling new earning opportunities in 2023, and within the past decade since entering the local market. The report, conducted by independent consultancy Public First, estimates that Uber contributed SAR 1.1 billion to the Saudi economy.