The inaugural issue of the CEPA Council Newsletter marks the launch of the UAE-India CEPA Council in January 2024. It provides an overview of the CEPA agreement’s transformative economic impact, including tariff reductions and increased market access. The issue recaps the Council’s first roundtable in Chennai and highlights strategic developments in UAE-India relations. It also features a profile on Dhruva Space, an Indian space-tech startup, showcasing CEPA’s potential in high-tech sectors. This edition sets the tone for deepening trade and investment ties under CEPA’s broad framework.