United Arab Emirates: Accession to Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) by United Arab Emirates
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
30 Jun 2025 under deliberation
07 Jun 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Arab Emirates
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Timeline of events
Announced commencement of accession process of United Arab Emirates to Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
On 30 June 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore announced that the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) Joint Committee appro…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
United Arab Emirates announced formal application to join Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
On 7 June 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its formal application to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). The DEPA establishes common norms for cooperation and harmonisation regarding digital trade, as well as digital…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government