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Cooks Coffee lands major UAE deal 28th January 2026 /

Cooks Coffee lands major UAE deal

International café brand owner and operator, Cooks Coffee Company, has entered into a Master Franchise Agreement that will see its Esquires Coffee brand expand into the United Arab Emirates.


Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE now in force 19th November 2025 /

Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE now in force

The NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty has entered into force, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced.


Fonterra-backed Vivici in Abu Dhabi protein factory partnership 29th October 2025 /

Fonterra-backed Vivici in Abu Dhabi protein factory partnership

Fonterra-backed Vivici is one of two precision fermentation startups exploring the creation of an industrial-scale facility for novel proteins in Abu Dhabi.


Deputy PM Peters completes Gulf visit 26th February 2025 /

Deputy PM Peters completes Gulf visit

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has completed a visit to the Gulf region today, focused on building economic growth opportunities and strategic foreign policy discussions.


NZ concludes trade agreement with the UAE 27th September 2024 /

NZ concludes trade agreement with the UAE

New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement.


Meat industry eyes export boost as UAE FTA talks start… 7th May 2024 /

Meat industry eyes export boost as UAE FTA talks start…

MIA says a high-quality and comprehensive agreement that reduces tariffs on red meat products would lift NZ’s red meat exporters.


McClay launches NZ-UAE trade deal consultation 1st March 2024 /

McClay launches NZ-UAE trade deal consultation

Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.