Overview
- Negotiators in Abu Dhabi announced they have finalised the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement text, but the pact still requires signature and domestic completion before it enters into force.
- A high-level UAE–Mozambique business roundtable produced sectoral memoranda of understanding covering energy, logistics, space and technology, human resources and development finance.
- Officials highlighted existing UAE investments as part of the talks, citing XRG’s 10% stake in the Rovuma Area 4 concession and DP World’s role in expanding Maputo port.
- Bilateral non-oil trade has surged to about $2.6 billion in 2025 and $2.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026, numbers that officials say the CEPA aims to consolidate by widening market access and lowering customs costs.
- The negotiations fit the UAE’s broader push to expand ties with Africa; domestic moves such as Amanat Holding’s reported profit and Dubai RTA’s new five-star taxi rating illustrate parallel efforts to strengthen governance, investor returns and service standards that support outward investment.