United Arab Emirates
The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states – Abu Dhabi, ‘Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn – merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra’s al Khaymah. The UAE’s per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. For more than three decades, oil and global finance drove the UAE’s economy. In 2008-09, the confluence of falling oil prices, collapsing real estate prices, and the international banking crisis hit the UAE especially hard. The UAE did not experience the “Arab Spring” unrest seen elsewhere in the Middle East in 2010-11, partly because of the government’s multi-year, $1.6-billion infrastructure investment plan for the poorer northern emirates, and its aggressive pursuit of advocates of political reform. The UAE in recent years has played a growing role in regional affairs. In addition to donating billions of dollars in economic aid to help stabilize Egypt, the UAE was one of the first countries to join the Defeat-ISIS coalition, and to participate as a key partner in a Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen. [CIA World Fact Book]
List of Agreements as per 2020 June |
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| Agreement on Legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters |
| Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters |
| Agreement on extradition |
| Agreement on Cooperation in the Field Of Defense |
| Framework Agreement between the two Countries for the Development of Relations in the Field of Industry |
| Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons |
| Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances |
| Bilateral Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation on Income and Capital |
| Bilateral Agreement on Airlines between their Respective Territories and Beyond |
| Agreement on Investment Protection and Promotion |
| Agreement on Security Cooperation |
| Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters |
| Air Transport Services Agreement (Restricted) |
| A General Framework Agreement Between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy |
| Agreement On Comprehensive Strategic Partnership |
| Agreement on the management and storage of crude oil in India |
| Concession agreement for Zakum’s lower field |
| Amendment to the Crude Oil Storage Agreement |
| Cultural Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy |
| Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Securities and Commodities |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Field of Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems |
| Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Accreditation |
| Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Workforce |
| Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations |
| Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Joint Consular Committee |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology in the UAE and Its Counterpart in the Republic of India |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Field of Tourism |
| Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of higher education |
| Memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of telecommunications regulation |
| Memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and its counterpart in the Republic of India |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Central Bank of the UAE and the Reserve Bank of the Republic of India |
| A memorandum of understanding on setting up a framework to facilitate the participation of UAE investment institutions in infrastructure investments in India |
| Memorandum of Understanding in the field of exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes |
| Memorandum of understanding for technical cooperation in cyberspace and the fight against cybercrime |
| Letter of intent for cooperation in the field of skills development and recognition of qualifications |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the UAE Insurance Authority and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Dubai Economic Council and the Import and Export Bank of India |
| arrangement on cooperation between the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Reserve Bank of India on the exchange of currencies |
| Memorandum of understanding on mutual protection of classified information |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the National Commission for Qualifications and Quality Assurance of Education and Training and the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship of the Republic of India |
| Draft Memorandum of Understanding Bilateral Cooperation for Prevention of Human Trafficking Especially Trafficking |
| MOU to strengthen agricultural cooperation |
| Draft Memorandum of Understanding on Biluteral Cooperation in the Transport Sector and Highways |
| Draft Memorandum of Understanding on Instutional Cooperation on Maritime Shipping |
| Draft Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Entry Visa Waiver for Holders of Diplomatic and Special Passport |
| Draft MOU with in field of Micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSME) |
| Draft memorandum of understanding to enhance the therapeutic trade measures |
| Draft MOU to enhance cooperation in the field of media, radio and television |
| Draft MoU on Mutual Recognition of Certificates for Seafarers |
| Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Conservation (ISESCO) |
| Memorandum of Understanding between ADNOC and HELDIA |
| Draft Defense Industry MOU |
| Exemption of Indian citizens with permanent residence in the UK and EU countries |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Emirates Center for Policy and the Republic of India |
| Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of railways |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Field of workforce and the Supplementary Protocol to Domestic Employment |
| Memorandum of Understanding between Dubai Ports and the Government of the Jammu Region of Kashmir |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Abu Dhabi Financial Market and the Mumbai Financial Market |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Air Transport |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in Diplomatic Training |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit and the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit |
| Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence with India |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Tripartite Cooperation with India |
| Currency Swap (AED – UAE – Indian Rupee) |
| Protocol on Amendment of the Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation on Income and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion |
MOUs signed between India and UAE
India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) established diplomatic relations in 1972; the UAE Embassy in India was opened in 1972 while Indian Embassy in UAE was opened in 1973. India-UAE bilateral relations have received impetus from time-to-time with exchange of high-level visits from both sides. The visit of Prime Minister of India to UAE on 16-17 August 2015 marked the beginning of a new Comprehensive and Strategic partnership. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, visited India from February 10-12, 2016. [MEA India]
| S. No. | MOU | Month/Year of signing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Services Agreement between India and the UAE | January 2014 |
| 2 | MoU on Renewable Energy Cooperation | January 2014 |
| 3 | MoU in the field of Tourism [signed during the 11th Session of India-UAE Joint Committee Meeting held in New Delhi from September 2-3, 2015.] |
03.09.2015 |
| 4 | MoU on cooperation in Higher Education & Scientific Research [MoU signed during the 11th Session of India-UAE Joint Committee Meeting held in New Delhi from September 2-3, 2015.] |
03.09.2015 |
| 5 | MoU on Telecom Regulatory Authorities of India and UAE [MoU signed during the 11th Session of India-UAE Joint Committee Meeting held in New Delhi from September 2-3, 2015.] |
03.09.2015 |
| 6 | MoU On Establishing a Framework for Facilitating the Participation of UAE institutional investors in Infrastructure Investments in India | 11.02.2016 |
| 7 | General Framework Agreement on Renewable Energy Cooperation |
11.02.2016 |
| 8 | MoU on Technical Cooperation in Cyber Space and Combating Cyber Crime | 11.02.2016 |
| 9 | MoU between the Indian Space Research Organization and the UAE Space Agency on Cooperation in the Exploration and use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes | 11.02.2016 |
| 10 | MoU for bilateral cooperation between the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Insurance Authority of UAE | 11.02.2016 |
| 11 | Executive Programme for Cultural Cooperation (EPCC) between India and UAE | 11.02.2016 |
| 12 | Letter of Intent between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and National Qualifications Authority of UAE on Cooperation for Skill Development and Recognition of Qualifications | 11.02.2016 |
| 13 | MoU between Dubai Economic Council (DEC) and Export-Import Bank of India | 12.02.2016 |
| 14 | MoU between Reserve Bank of India and Central Bank of India on Currency Swaps | 12.02.2016 |
| 15 | MoU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the UAE on Institutional Cooperation on Maritime Transport | 25.01.2017 |
| 16 | MOU between the Directorate General of Shipping, Republic of India and the Federal Transport Authority- Land and Maritime in the UAE on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency as per the provisions of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping Convention (STCW78) and amendments thereof | 25.01.2017 |
| 17 | MoU between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India and the Federal Transport Authority, Land and Maritime of the UAE on Bilateral Cooperation in the Road Transport and Highways Sector | 25.01.2017 |
| 18 | MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of UAE on cooperation in prevention and combating of human trafficking | 25.01.2017 |
| 19 | MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of UAE on mutual exemption of entry visa requirements to the holders of Diplomatic, special and Official Passports | 25.01.2017 |
| 20 | Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Republic of India and the UAE | 25.01.2017 |
| 21 | MOU on technical development and cooperation in cyber space between National Security Council Secretariat and National Electronic Security Authority | 25.01.2017 |
| 22 | MoU for the cooperation in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and innovation between the Ministry of Economy of United Arab Emirates and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoSMSME) of the Republic of India | 25.01.2017 |
| 23 | MoU between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment of UAE in agriculture and Allied sectors | 25.01.2017 |
| 24 | MoU between the Ministry of Defence of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of UAE on cooperation in the field of Defence Industry | 25.01.2017 |
| 25 | MoU between Prasar Bharati, India and Emirates News Agency (WAM), UAE for cooperation in programme exchange | 25.01.2017 |
| 26 | MoU between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Economy of United Arab Emirates on trade remedial measures to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest | 25.01.2017 |
| 27 | Agreement on Oil Storage And Management between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company | 25.01.2017 |
| 28 | MOU between National Productivity Council and Al Etihad Energy Services Co. LLC | 25.01.2017 |
| 29 | Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) | 24.10.2017 |
| 30 | MoU between Government of India and Government of UAE on Co-operation in the field of Manpower | 10.02.2018. |
| 31 | MoU between Ministry of Railways, India and Federal Transport Authority-Land & Maritime of UAE for Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector | 10.02.2018. |
| 32 | MOU between Indian Consortium (OVL, BPRL & IOCL) and     ADNOC for acquisition of 10% participating interest in the            offshore Lower Zakum Concession | 10.02.2018. |
| 33 | MoU between Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to enhance cooperation between both the            countries in financial services industry | 10.02.2018. |
| 34 | MoU between Government of Jammu and Kashmir and DP World to establish multi-modal logistics park and hub in Jammu comprising warehouses and specialized storage solutions | 10.02.2018. |
| 35 | MOU between FIU-IND and FIU-UAE on cooperation in exchange of information on suspicious transactions related to           money laundering | 24.6.2018 |
| 36 | Memorandum of Understanding in the field of diplomatic training between the Emirates Diplomatic Academy(EDA) and the        Foreign Service Institute(FSI) of India | 25.06.2018 |
| 37 | Saudi Aramco and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June 2018 to          jointly develop and build an integrated refinery and petrochemicals  complex at Ratnagiri in Maharashtra | 25.062018. |
| 38 | ADNOC signeda framework agreement with the ISPRL to explore the possibility of storing ADNOC crude oil at ISPRL’s underground oil storage facility at Padur in Karnataka was signed on the          sidelines of the ADIPEC 2018 in Abu Dhabi. | 12.11.2018 |
| 39 | Indian Rupee (INR)/UAE Dirham (AED) Bilateral Currency Swap Arrangement between RBI and Central Bank of the UAE | 30.11.2018. |
| 40 | MoU for Development Cooperation in Africa between Ministery of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the UAE and Ministry         of External Affairs of India | 04.12.2018. |
| 41 | MoU between Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board and Emirates Airlines singed on 8th Feb. during Andhra Pradesh CM’s visit to Dubai. Senior representatives from both sides to be present in the ceremony. | 08.022018 |
| 42 | MoU between IIM Ahmedabad and BRS Ventures Investment Limited | 10.02.2018 |
| 43 | MoU between Manipal Global Education Services Private Limited and BRS Ventures Investment Limited | 10.02.2018 |
| 44 | Agreement between Crop Data Technology Private Ltd (CDT), India and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), UAE | 10.02.2018 |
| 45 | MoU between Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and Emirates Policy Center (EPC) | 08.02.2018. |
