India-UAE bilateral trade surged post-CEPA, growing 16.41% in 2022-2023 and rebounding by 34.57% in the first half of 2024-2025. Exports rose 12.71% year-on-year, driven by agricultural, engineering, and chemical goods. The UAE offers preferential access to 99% of Indian exports. Measures like trade fairs, MAI schemes, and a Joint SME Committee aim to empower MSMEs and strengthen trade ties.