Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE has Entered into Force

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the United Arab Emirates entered into force on 1 May 2022. The agreement, signed 18 February 2022, is meant to:

• Establish a clear, transparent, and predictable legal framework that supports further expansion of trade;
• Encourage the transfer of technology, strengthen the countries' bilateral relationship, encourage the creation of new employment opportunities, raise living standards, and improve the general welfare of …