How CEPA Agreements Are Boosting UAE Service Exports | Dubai Chamber Workshop 2025

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, conducted a high-level workshop to underscore the growing significance of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in enhancing the nation’s service exports. The session convened key stakeholders from Business Groups focused on service sectors, reaffirming Dubai’s strategic role in global trade.

The initiative aimed to guide local service providers on leveraging CEPAs for international expansion and market competitiveness.

Key Facts:

• Organised by: Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Ministry of Foreign Trade 
• Attendees: Representatives from Business Groups in services sector 
• Focus: Leveraging CEPAs to boost UAE’s global service exports

Unlocking Export Potential through CEPAs

The workshop addressed how CEPAs signed by the UAE open new global avenues for service delivery. Participants explored:

• Improved international market access
• Reduction or elimination of customs duties
• Streamlined customs procedures
• Transparent trade regulations 

Sectors covered included education, healthcare, finance, engineering, business services, tourism, and environmental services.

Strengthening Dubai’s Trade Competitiveness

The agreements position the UAE as a global trade gateway, offering:

• Fair competition principles 
• Trade-driven economic growth 
• Legal clarity for international investors 

Business Groups under Dubai Chamber continue to advocate for these benefits, ensuring alignment between private sector goals and government policy.

Expanding Stakeholder Awareness

Last month, Dubai Chamber organised a similar CEPA workshop for Business Councils. Discussions reinforced how CEPA provisions can:

• Stimulate bilateral trade 
• Enhance re-export opportunities 
• Boost long-term global competitiveness 

During her opening remarks, Maha Al Gargawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, commented,