United Arab Emirates: 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 content and services. Furthermore, the DEPA creates a common framework for data protection, establishes common rules on digital trade, and removes digital barriers to data transfers.