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The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s trade with China and India far exceeds their trade with the US and UK. This shift highlights the growing importance of BRICS partners in the Arab economic strategy, signaling a rebalancing of trade priorities to ensure sustainable growth, economic resilience, and diversified global partnerships.
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BRICS integral to Arab trade diversification strategy
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BRICS integral to Arab trade diversification strategy
The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s trade with China and India far exceeds their trade with the US and UK. This...
- Arab economic powers such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have intensified efforts to diversify their strategic business relations with China, Russia, and India
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