The Australia- United Arab Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA) contains the first standalone Indigenous trade and economic cooperation chapter in an Australian free trade agreement. It supports joint initiatives to help First Nations businesses expand into the UAE and broader region.
Australia’s First Nations businesses are uniquely positioned to meet the UAE’s growing demand for premium, sustainable, and culturally rich goods and services. This capability catalogue provides a snapshot of the diversity of First Nations businesses ready to contribute to the region and highlights opportunities for partnerships in the UAE.