Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Australia inaitambua Nchi ya United Arab Emirates ambayo ndani yake yapo majimbo saba : Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain na Fujairah huku jimbo la saba la Ras Al Khaimah ilijiunga na Shirikisho la UAE mwaka 1972. Huku mji mkuu wa nchi ya UAE ikiwa ni Abu Dhabi, mji uliopo ndani ya jimbo / emirate kubwa na tajiri zaidi ya nchi ya UAE .
Rais wa shirikisho la nchi ya UAE ni maulana sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Kiongozi wa jimbo la Dubai maulana sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ni Makamu wa Rais pia ni Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa nchi ya UAE
Mahusiano baina ya Australia na nchi ya UAE ni ya kirafiki, katika nyanja mbalimbali huku yakiendelea kukua.
Nchi ya UAE ushirikiano wake na Australia umewezesha nchi hiyo ya Australia kuwa ni mwekezaji mkubwa zaidi wa mitaji na biashara nchini UAE kuliko nchi yoyote ya Masharik ya Kati.
Since its Federation in 1971, the UAE has developed rapidly and is now noted for its modern infrastructure, international events and status as a trade and transport hub. In 2021, the UAE commemorated its Golden Jubilee, 50 years since federation.
The UAE will host the COP28 international climate summit in Dubai in 2023.
The UAE's federal structure includes a Supreme Council (comprising the Rulers of each Emirate), a Council of Ministers and Federal National Council. Each Emirate is governed by its own Ruler, with its own local government, courts and police forces.
The Federal National Council comprises 40 members, half of which are appointed and half elected. Elections were last held in October 2019 and for the first time the UAE implemented a requirement for 50 per cent of total members to be women. This requirement saw a significant increase in the number of female candidates. The Federal National Council has an advisory role and is a forum in which concerns of Emiratis are raised.
The UAE is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the United Nations (including UN Security Council member, 2022-23), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the Non-Aligned Movement and the World Trade Organization. The International Renewable Energy Agency, established in 2009, has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
On 15 September 2020, the UAE and Israel signed the Abraham Accords Peace agreement in Washington, DC.
They are underpinned by extensive trade relations, and the UAE is Australia's largest Middle East trade and investment partner.
The two countries enjoy good defence, aviation, security and law enforcement cooperation, the latter underpinned by agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal law matters and extradition.
Australia was among 192 participating countries at Expo 2020 Dubai, which ran from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Expo 2020 provided a key platform for Australian companies to reengage with traditional partners and progress market diversification strategies, including the growth of exports into the Middle East and South Asia.
The Australian Ambassador to the UAE is based at the Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Australia also has a Consulate-General/Trade Commissioner in Dubai.
State government offices representing New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria are also based in the UAE.
An estimated 15,000 Australians live and work in the UAE.
At the start of 2020, in response the severe Australian bushfire season, the UAE donated fire trucks and generators to several affected communities. On 16 January 2020, the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building which is located in Dubai, was lit up with the phrase ‘#mateshelpmates' as a sign of the UAE's support for bushfire response.
The UAE has six per cent of the world's oil reserves and the seventh largest proven natural gas reserves. Petroleum exports were US$49.6 billion in 2019. In the medium term, oil and gas (which account for over two-thirds of exports and the bulk of government revenue) will continue to underpin the UAE's economy.
However, significant steps towards economic diversification have already been taken, with approximately 70 per cent of GDP now generated by sectors other than oil and gas. To celebrate 50 years of nationhood in 2021, the UAE launched 50 new economic initiatives to boost the country's competitiveness and attract US$150 billion in foreign direct investment over the next nine years.
Abu Dhabi, which has the vast majority of oil and gas reserves in the UAE, has made significant investments in establishing aerospace, nuclear power, defence, information technology (micro-processing), petrochemical and clean-tech industries – the latter most prominently represented by the multibillion-dollar initiative of Masdar City, a zero-carbon city outside Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi is also investing heavily in educational institutions, and cultural and sporting attractions such as the Formula One racing track, Ferrari theme park, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi to diversify the economy away from oil and encourage tourism.
Dubai has also diversified into the exhibitions, events, ICT, re-export and financial sectors. Taking advantage of its position near the head of the Gulf, it has consolidated its historical reputation as a regional entrepôt. Dubai has developed luxury hotels, large port facilities (including Jebel Ali) and a range of free trade zones to attract both manufacturing and services industries.
The UAE population of 10.1 million (2022) depends substantially on its expatriate workforce, which made up about 88 per cent of the population in 2021. The UAE is also opening up utilities to greater private sector involvement. Several free trade zones across the country attract foreign investors, by offering full ownership and zero taxes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UAE's economy, particularly due to the reduction in passenger numbers through air hubs, the reduction in tourist arrivals and the impact of COVID-19 measures on commerce. The UAE is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels of economic activity over the next three years.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East. With $5.5 billion in two-way trade in 2021 (over $10 billion pre-COVID), the UAE is Australia's 18th largest export market globally for goods and services.
Exports to the UAE were worth $3.24 billion in 2021 and were dominated by red meat, transport services and machinery and automotive parts.
Australian imports from the UAE were worth $3.24 billion in 2021 (mainly petroleum products).
Services trade is an increasingly important component of the commercial relationship, including construction, financial and professional services, tourism and education. Education is seen as an area of potential growth, with several Australian institutions active in the UAE market, including: Wollongong University, which in 1993 was the first private university to establish a campus in Dubai; Murdoch University, which opened in Dubai in 2007; Curtin University, which opened in Dubai in 2018; the Australian International School Sharjah; the Victorian International School Sharjah; and a number of Australian institutions with partnerships with local institutions to deliver the Australian curriculum in-country.
Australia's commercial profile in the UAE is significant, with UAE-based Australian companies numbering over 300. Australian companies, institutions and capabilities are working in a range of industries, including steel trading, building, construction and financial services, banking services, materials and equipment, agricultural supplies and services, industrial minerals, dairy products, marine manufacturing, education and training services, sports and recreation, health services, livestock, oil field supplies, courier and freight services. Many companies use Dubai as a regional base, in view of its transport, financial and communications infrastructure.
UAE entities hold significant investments in Australia, including in the agribusiness, tourism, health and aged care and resources sectors.
In 2020, UAE investment in Australia was estimated at $11.6 billion according to ABS data.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the world's fourth largest sovereign wealth fund, has invested in ports, the TransGrid electricity network and the Queensland Motorway project.
Other UAE sovereign wealth funds also have assets and are examining other investment opportunities in Australia.
Source : https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-country-brief
Rais wa shirikisho la nchi ya UAE ni maulana sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Kiongozi wa jimbo la Dubai maulana sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ni Makamu wa Rais pia ni Waziri Mkuu na Waziri wa nchi ya UAE
Mahusiano baina ya Australia na nchi ya UAE ni ya kirafiki, katika nyanja mbalimbali huku yakiendelea kukua.
Nchi ya UAE ushirikiano wake na Australia umewezesha nchi hiyo ya Australia kuwa ni mwekezaji mkubwa zaidi wa mitaji na biashara nchini UAE kuliko nchi yoyote ya Masharik ya Kati.
United Arab Emirates country brief
Overview
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated in the Southeast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. In December 1971, the UAE became a federation of six emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah, while the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation in 1972. The capital city is Abu Dhabi, located in the largest and wealthiest of the seven emirates.Since its Federation in 1971, the UAE has developed rapidly and is now noted for its modern infrastructure, international events and status as a trade and transport hub. In 2021, the UAE commemorated its Golden Jubilee, 50 years since federation.
The UAE will host the COP28 international climate summit in Dubai in 2023.
Political overview
The President of the UAE is His Highness (HH) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the Vice-President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister.The UAE's federal structure includes a Supreme Council (comprising the Rulers of each Emirate), a Council of Ministers and Federal National Council. Each Emirate is governed by its own Ruler, with its own local government, courts and police forces.
The Federal National Council comprises 40 members, half of which are appointed and half elected. Elections were last held in October 2019 and for the first time the UAE implemented a requirement for 50 per cent of total members to be women. This requirement saw a significant increase in the number of female candidates. The Federal National Council has an advisory role and is a forum in which concerns of Emiratis are raised.
The UAE is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the United Nations (including UN Security Council member, 2022-23), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the Non-Aligned Movement and the World Trade Organization. The International Renewable Energy Agency, established in 2009, has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
On 15 September 2020, the UAE and Israel signed the Abraham Accords Peace agreement in Washington, DC.
Bilateral relations
Bilateral relations between Australia and the UAE are friendly, multi-faceted and growing rapidly.They are underpinned by extensive trade relations, and the UAE is Australia's largest Middle East trade and investment partner.
The two countries enjoy good defence, aviation, security and law enforcement cooperation, the latter underpinned by agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal law matters and extradition.
Australia was among 192 participating countries at Expo 2020 Dubai, which ran from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Expo 2020 provided a key platform for Australian companies to reengage with traditional partners and progress market diversification strategies, including the growth of exports into the Middle East and South Asia.
The Australian Ambassador to the UAE is based at the Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Australia also has a Consulate-General/Trade Commissioner in Dubai.
State government offices representing New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria are also based in the UAE.
People to people links
People-to-people contacts have expanded rapidly on the back of the strong growth of direct air links. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, over 100 Emirates and Etihad flights per week operated between the UAE and Australia.An estimated 15,000 Australians live and work in the UAE.
At the start of 2020, in response the severe Australian bushfire season, the UAE donated fire trucks and generators to several affected communities. On 16 January 2020, the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building which is located in Dubai, was lit up with the phrase ‘#mateshelpmates' as a sign of the UAE's support for bushfire response.
Economic overview
The UAE is the Middle East's third largest economy, and one of the wealthiest countries in the region on a per capita basis. Its GDP in 2021 was estimated at US$410.2 billion, a real GDP growth rate of around 2.2 per cent.The UAE has six per cent of the world's oil reserves and the seventh largest proven natural gas reserves. Petroleum exports were US$49.6 billion in 2019. In the medium term, oil and gas (which account for over two-thirds of exports and the bulk of government revenue) will continue to underpin the UAE's economy.
However, significant steps towards economic diversification have already been taken, with approximately 70 per cent of GDP now generated by sectors other than oil and gas. To celebrate 50 years of nationhood in 2021, the UAE launched 50 new economic initiatives to boost the country's competitiveness and attract US$150 billion in foreign direct investment over the next nine years.
Abu Dhabi, which has the vast majority of oil and gas reserves in the UAE, has made significant investments in establishing aerospace, nuclear power, defence, information technology (micro-processing), petrochemical and clean-tech industries – the latter most prominently represented by the multibillion-dollar initiative of Masdar City, a zero-carbon city outside Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi is also investing heavily in educational institutions, and cultural and sporting attractions such as the Formula One racing track, Ferrari theme park, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi to diversify the economy away from oil and encourage tourism.
Dubai has also diversified into the exhibitions, events, ICT, re-export and financial sectors. Taking advantage of its position near the head of the Gulf, it has consolidated its historical reputation as a regional entrepôt. Dubai has developed luxury hotels, large port facilities (including Jebel Ali) and a range of free trade zones to attract both manufacturing and services industries.
The UAE population of 10.1 million (2022) depends substantially on its expatriate workforce, which made up about 88 per cent of the population in 2021. The UAE is also opening up utilities to greater private sector involvement. Several free trade zones across the country attract foreign investors, by offering full ownership and zero taxes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UAE's economy, particularly due to the reduction in passenger numbers through air hubs, the reduction in tourist arrivals and the impact of COVID-19 measures on commerce. The UAE is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels of economic activity over the next three years.
Trade and Investment
On 17 March 2022, then Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan and HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, issued a joint statement announcing Australia and the UAE's intention to pursue a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). DFAT consultations with stakeholders continue, and will inform the possible agreement and the Australian Government's approach to future negotiations.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East. With $5.5 billion in two-way trade in 2021 (over $10 billion pre-COVID), the UAE is Australia's 18th largest export market globally for goods and services.
Exports to the UAE were worth $3.24 billion in 2021 and were dominated by red meat, transport services and machinery and automotive parts.
Australian imports from the UAE were worth $3.24 billion in 2021 (mainly petroleum products).
Services trade is an increasingly important component of the commercial relationship, including construction, financial and professional services, tourism and education. Education is seen as an area of potential growth, with several Australian institutions active in the UAE market, including: Wollongong University, which in 1993 was the first private university to establish a campus in Dubai; Murdoch University, which opened in Dubai in 2007; Curtin University, which opened in Dubai in 2018; the Australian International School Sharjah; the Victorian International School Sharjah; and a number of Australian institutions with partnerships with local institutions to deliver the Australian curriculum in-country.
Australia's commercial profile in the UAE is significant, with UAE-based Australian companies numbering over 300. Australian companies, institutions and capabilities are working in a range of industries, including steel trading, building, construction and financial services, banking services, materials and equipment, agricultural supplies and services, industrial minerals, dairy products, marine manufacturing, education and training services, sports and recreation, health services, livestock, oil field supplies, courier and freight services. Many companies use Dubai as a regional base, in view of its transport, financial and communications infrastructure.
UAE entities hold significant investments in Australia, including in the agribusiness, tourism, health and aged care and resources sectors.
In 2020, UAE investment in Australia was estimated at $11.6 billion according to ABS data.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the world's fourth largest sovereign wealth fund, has invested in ports, the TransGrid electricity network and the Queensland Motorway project.
Other UAE sovereign wealth funds also have assets and are examining other investment opportunities in Australia.
Source : https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-country-brief
