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UAE and Benin Exchange Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates and Benin have exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Abu Dhabi. The deal will liberalize roughly 97 percent of bilateral tariff lines and lower regulatory barriers across sectors including logistics, technology, and renewable energy. UAE non-oil exports to Benin are projected to rise by more than $1 billion by 2033 under the agreement.

Published Source: Dubai Eye 103.8
Issuing authority
UAE Ministry of State for Foreign Trade
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 25, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Official source
www.dubaieye1038.com
Photo: Dubai Eye 103.8

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Benin President Romuald Wadagni oversaw the exchange of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on October 25, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.

According to UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, the agreement will eliminate or reduce tariffs on approximately 97 percent of bilateral product lines. The framework also targets regulatory obstacles across renewable energy, logistics, technology, and electronics.

Projections cited by the source indicate that non-oil exports from the UAE to Benin are expected to grow by more than $1 billion by 2033. In turn, shipments from Benin to the UAE are forecast to expand by over $100 million.

The bilateral pact is part of the UAE's broader foreign trade strategy aimed at securing commercial gateways into West African regional markets.

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