{
  "id": 16898550,
  "title": "UAE and Indonesia deepen ties through trade, clean energy and investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/uae-and-indonesia-deepen-ties-through-trade-clean-energy-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T12:31:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-and-indonesia-deepen-ties-through-trade-clean-energy-and-investment-1.500725002"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia are enhancing their economic and diplomatic ties as they celebrate five decades of diplomatic relations. Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to Indonesia, emphasized the importance of this relationship, emphasizing the deep-rooted \"brotherhood\" and shared values between the two nations. Both countries have collaborated across various sectors since 1976, including economic, political, educational, cultural, and humanitarian fields. The trade balance between the UAE and Indonesia has seen significant growth, from $1.5 billion in 2020 to $6.1 billion in 2025, following the signing of the UAE-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in July 2022. This agreement aims to improve market access, reduce trade barriers, and create more investment opportunities for businesses in both countries. AlDhaheri highlighted the UAE's growing interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and emerging sectors, with notable projects like the Cirata floating solar power plant developed through cooperation between UAE company Masdar and Indonesia's PLN Group. The UAE is also investing in geothermal energy and other clean energy initiatives, reflecting Indonesia's increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Beyond trade and energy, the UAE is fostering tourism and aviation cooperation, with plans to expand air connectivity and attract international hotel operators and investors to Indonesia's lesser-known destinations. The UAE and Indonesia also share a commitment to humanitarian and community development, with projects in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, such as a cardiovascular hospital in Solo, aimed at improving access to essential services. As the UAE and Indonesia mark 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, both countries are focused on expanding their cooperation while building on past achievements. The UAE Embassy in Jakarta continues to engage with Indonesian stakeholders to facilitate investment discussions and connect businesses across various sectors.",
  "summary": "“You do it because of the relationship, because of long-term engagements, and because of brotherhood,” said Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations. The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia are seeking to strengthen their economic and diplomatic…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Momentum of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia Drives Exports and Enhances Product Competitiveness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/momentum-of-the-41st-trade-expo-indonesia-drives-exports-and-enhances",
        "published": "2026-10-28T13:40:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}