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Non-Oil Foreign Trade Data – First Half 2026

HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade

Statement

“The historic results achieved by the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026 reflect the success of our leadership’s vision – a vision in whichthe building of a diversified, competitive and open economy is central to our national priorities and enables us to turn global economic shifts into opportunities for long-term growth and prosperity. Our non-oil trade reached AED1.937 trillion in the first six months of the year, representing a new historic milestone for the national economyand reflecting the UAE’s standing as a global hub for trade, investment and logistics.Despite the challenges of the global economy, and the impact of geopolitics on our region, the world continues to demonstrate confidence in our market’s capacity for sustainable growth.

Container ships docked and loading at Jebel Ali Port with Dubai skyline
Busy container shipping operations at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port with city skyline in background
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