• CEPA Connect explored how the Australia – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will drive collaboration across its key sectors of energy, infrastructure, AI, mining and education.
• The high-level, closed-door event, spearheaded by the Australia UAE Business Council, brought together senior government officials and leading business figures from both nations for a morning of strategic dialogue in Abu Dhabi.
• His Excellency Ridwaan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE and Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, underscored the pivotal role of public and private entities in fostering resilient, future-oriented economic partnerships.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 November 2025 – Following the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Australia in October, CEPA Connect: Bridging Business between the UAE and Australia convened senior officials and business leaders to discuss the agreement’s impact on strengthening bilateral economic relations.