The United Arab Emirates has concluded several multilateral customs and trade agreements with countries and international trade groups as part of its efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub for trade and investment, while enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy in regional and international markets.

These agreements support trade exchange, facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services, reduce customs duties and trade barriers, encourage investment, and strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights. They also cover customs-related areas such as customs procedures, rules of origin, investment, economic cooperation, and measures that help protect markets from unlawful practices and counterfeit products.

Benefits of Multilateral Agreements

Multilateral agreements support trade, investment, customs cooperation, and market access through shared regional and international frameworks.

Lower customs duties
Trade exchange
Investment opportunities
Market access
IP protection

Explore Multilateral Agreements

Access the main multilateral customs and trade agreements applicable within regional and international frameworks.

Gulf Cooperation Council – European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement

A free trade agreement between the GCC States and the European Free Trade Association.

Gulf Cooperation Council – Singapore Free Trade Agreement

A free trade agreement between the GCC States and the Republic of Singapore.

Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement

A regional framework supporting customs and trade arrangements among the GCC States.

Agreement on Facilitation and Development of Trade among Arab States

An agreement supporting trade facilitation and development among Arab States.

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