Dubai international boat show

DIBS 2025 facilitates stronger ties between Australia and UAE after free trade agreement

28 February 2025 • by Gabrielle Lazaridis

The 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), held from 19-23 February 2025, highlighted the enhanced partnership between Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in November 2024. 

The bilateral free trade agreement is designed to enhance trade, reduce barriers and strengthen economic ties between the two countries, whose total trade amounted to $9.94 billion (AUD) during 2023.

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