The Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (MY-UAE CEPA), signed on 14 January 2025, aims to boost bilateral trade by 60% in five years and strengthen economic cooperation. It marks Malaysia’s first FTA with a West Asian country, positioning it as a trade hub and gateway to ASEAN. Key sectors for collaboration include renewable energy, AI, and semiconductors. UAE investors have contributed significantly, with 35 projects worth RM1.51 billion, creating over 2,000 jobs.