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Australia’s first free trade agreement with the Middle East enters into force

The Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force on 1 October. CEPA is Australia’s first free trade agreement in the Middle East and first trade agreement with a dedicated chapter covering First Nations trade.


When fully implemented, more than 99% of Australia’s exports will enter the UAE duty free - saving Australian farmers, miners, manufacturers, other exporters and Australian businesses $185 million in its first year.

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Accessing New Markets Initiative launched

This $50 million program will help Australian exporters diversify and grow into new global markets. It is delivered by Austrade in collaboration with industry.

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Explore trade opportunities under CEPA

The new trade agreement provides a gateway for exporters in multiple sectors to diversify into the UAE and Middle East.

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Participants at Gulfood 2025

26–30 January 2026: Gulfood 2026, Dubai

Gulfood is the event to meet F&B buyers and partners across the Middle East. Express your interest in attending the 2026 event.

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On-demand Go Global Export Academy webinars

The Go Global Export Academy has on-demand webinars covering market insights, trade skills and export essentials. Austrade also has resources to help Australian businesses navigate US tariff changes.

  • 9 October: Insights from Australian tech leaders in Singapore
  • 15 October: Exporting for First Nations businesses, and the Australia-UAE CEPA

Success stories

 

Chemist Warehouse opening its second store in the UAE in March 2025

Chemist Warehouse to grow business under CEPA

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The Yoghurt Shop's Passion Fruit and Caramel Crumble yoghurts

The Yoghurt Shop finds sweet success in the UAE

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UAE Ego Pharm Regional Healthcare Professional Summit December 2024

CEPA to boost growth for Ego

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The Imagination Collaborative creating realistic replicas of events

Bringing bold event ideas to life in the Middle East

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Events

 

  • 21–24 October: AusBiotech 2025, Melbourne
  • November: Australia–India Tech Connections
  • 3 November - 10 December: London Landing Pads virtual program
  • 4 November: International Defence Export Market Overview: US, UK, UAE and Japan
  • 5 November: Defence Innovation and Accelerator Agencies 101 - the organisations that can speed your entry to market

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