{
  "id": 12885615,
  "title": "UAE, Thailand conclude trade deal talks after non-oil trade jumps 75%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/uae-thailand-conclude-trade-deal-talks-after-non-oil-trade-jumps-75",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:56:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-thailand-conclude-trade-deal-talks-after-non-oil-trade-jumps-75-1.500703463"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates and Thailand have finalized negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as non-oil trade between the two nations has surged dramatically. The agreement, announced in Bangkok, aims to deepen economic ties and provide new opportunities for businesses and investors in both countries. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of the deal in strengthening economic bridges between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, while Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's Prime Minister, emphasized the agreement's role in expanding cooperation and creating mutual benefits. The CEPA is anticipated to bolster trade and investment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, food security, digital trade, renewable energy, and precious metals.",
  "summary": "Bangkok: The United Arab Emirates and Thailand have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as bilateral non-oil trade between the two countries continues to grow rapidly. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}