# Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates Under the Export Administration Regulations

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-14 |
| Effective | 2026-07-10 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 15 CFR 740, 15 CFR 742, 15 CFR 774 |
| Summary | In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to provide enhanced favorable treatment for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Specifically, BIS is removing the UAE from Country Groups D:3 and D:4 and adding the UAE to Country Group A:5. More license exceptions will now be available, including Strategic Trade Authorization (STA) for the UAE Government and approved commercial entities in the UAE. STA will authorize the export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) of military items; certain commercial satellites and spacecraft; and dual |
| Document number | 2026-14132 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14132/enhanced-favorable-treatment-for-the-united-arab-emirates-under-the-export-administration). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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