Israel inks free-trade agreement with UAE

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have finalized negotiations for a free trade agreement between the two countries, the Economy Ministry announces.

The “comprehensive and significant” agreement covers regulation, customs, services, government procurement, e-commerce and protection of intellectual property rights, the ministry says in a statement.

The statement says 95% of products traded between the countries will be exempt from customs duty immediately or gradually, under the agreement.

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