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flag Philippine President Marcos visits UAE Jan. 12 to boost trade, defense ties, and sustainability efforts.

flag Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit the UAE on January 12, 2026, for a one-day trip to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where he will join global leaders in discussions on energy, water, and environmental issues. flag He is expected to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the Philippines’ first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation, and a defense cooperation memorandum to enhance military technology collaboration. flag The UAE is the Philippines’ top Gulf trading partner, with non-oil trade at $1.85 billion in 2022. flag Marcos will not attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, citing domestic priorities.

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