The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to be implemented, which is expected to boost the UAE's seafood market, particularly tuna, by eliminating the 5% import tax. This agreement, which took over a year to negotiate, has caught the attention of the Vietnamese tuna industry, which has seen its exports to the UAE grow by 139% from 2019 to 2023, despite a slight fluctuation in 2024. The UAE, known for its high seafood consumption and stable economy, imports nearly all of its seafood, making it a lucrative market for Vietnamese tuna producers. The agreement also highlights the necessity for Halal certification, a requirement that Vietnamese exporters have met, enhancing the competitiveness of their products in the UAE market.