Why the EU-UAE Free Trade Agreement Matters Now: A Gateway to Gulf Integration

Описание: Join Mariem Dekhili as she discusses the significance of the #EU-#UAE Free Trade Agreement (CEPA) with Mahdi Jasim Ghuloom, Fellow, Geopolitics at the Observer Research Foundation #MiddleEast. They explore why this deal matters now, its impact on the #UAE and the wider #GCC, and how it could open doors for a broader EU-GCC agreement. Learn how previous talks stalled over strict EU labour and environmental standards, and what this latest development means for Gulf integration and future trade relations. With the EU-GCC summit set for Riyadh in 2026, they examine whether this breakthrough could finally lead to a region-wide FTA.