Four Years of the UAE–India CEPA
A Comprehensive Review of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Marking four years since the signing of the UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), this report presents a detailed review of one of the most ambitious and transformative bilateral trade agreements in recent history. Since entering into force in May 2022, the CEPA has reshaped the […]
Open Majlis: CEPA Anniversary Special
On 20 May 2026, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) and the UAE-India Business Council (UIBC) are hosting a speial edition of the Open Majlis to mark the fourth anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The event brings together practitioners, policymakers, and institution-builders shaping the future of the bilateral relationship. Four years on, […]
UAE-India CEPA Council’s Open Majlis – Second Edition
On 16 April 2026, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) hosted the second edition of its Open Majlis in New Delhi. The closed-door session, brought together a select group of attendees for a high-impact conversation centred around the theme, ‘Platforms, Partnerships and Public Relations: The People-First Strategy Behind the UAE-India Start-Up Series’. The session offered an […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue One, 2026
This first edition of the UAE–India CEPA Council Newsletter for 2026 captures a defining moment in the evolving bilateral partnership, with artificial intelligence emerging as a central pillar of collaboration between the two countries. Set against a backdrop of global uncertainty, the issue opens with a reflection on the UAE’s institutional resilience and its continued […]
UAE-India CEPA Council’s Open Majlis
On 2 April 2026, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) launched the inaugural edition of its Open Majlis in New Delhi. The closed-door session marked the beginning of a new series of high-impact conversations designed to foster meaningful dialogue on the growing UAE-India partnership. The first session served as an introduction to the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue Four, 2025
This fourth edition of the UAE–India CEPA Council Newsletter captures a landmark quarter in the bilateral innovation partnership, marked by the successful culmination of the UAE–India Start-Up Series—the largest initiative of its kind ever conducted in India. Drawing over 10,000 applications from across the country, the Series highlighted the depth, diversity, and geographic spread of […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue Three, 2025
This edition of the UAE–India CEPA Council Newsletter spotlights a defining quarter in the UAE–India innovation partnership, marked by the overwhelming success of the UAE–India Start-up Series. Drawing over 10,000 applications from across India, the initiative underscores the country’s entrepreneurial dynamism and the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and opportunity. The issue […]
Procurement and Tendering Processes in the UAE
A Guide for Indian Companies, offers a detailed roadmap for Indian businesses seeking to navigate the UAE’s complex public procurement environment. It explains the legal and regulatory frameworks at both federal and emirate levels, led by Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2023 and the Ministry of Finance’s Digital Procurement Platform (DPP), which streamlines tendering across […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue Two, 2025
This edition of the UAE-India CEPA Council Newsletter marks a decade of strategic progress in UAE-India relations, highlighting transformative developments in diplomacy, trade, investment, and cultural diplomacy. The issue spotlights the launch of the UICC Start-up Series, a landmark initiative under CEPA aimed at nurturing Indian start-ups with UAE market access, incubation, and mentorship. It […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue One, 2025
This edition of the UAE-India CEPA Council Newsletter celebrates the third anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), highlighting its transformative impact on bilateral trade, investment, and innovation. It features key milestones, including enhanced cooperation in e-commerce, SMEs, and pharmaceuticals. The issue also covers the Women’s Entrepreneurship Roundtable in Mumbai, showcasing the vital […]
