TOP STORY OF THE DAY: Ukraine–UAE Duty-Free Trade

On July 1, 2026, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates—a full-fledged free trade area—entered into force. The agreement completely eliminates trade tariffs between the two countries.
What this means for business: This provides Ukrainian manufacturers with preferential access to the UAE market and will help expand the geographic reach of Ukrainian exports. Experts note that the launch of the FTA with the UAE could be an important step toward diversifying Ukrainian exports and will help reduce dependence on specific markets and facilitate more active expansion into Middle Eastern countries.