Dubai, UAE — The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil foreign trade reached a record AED1.937 trillion ($527.5 billion) in the first half of 2026, underscoring the country’s resilience despite global economic and geopolitical challenges, Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi said on Sunday.
The milestone reflected the success of the UAE’s strategy to build a diversified, competitive and open economy while strengthening its position as a global trade, investment and logistics hub, Al Zeyoudi said in a statement.
He said the performance demonstrated continued international confidence in the UAE economy despite global headwinds and regional geopolitical tensions.
Al Zeyoudi attributed the growth to the country’s expanding trade relationships, supported by its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, which has deepened ties with key trading partners while opening opportunities in new and emerging markets.
He said the broader geographic spread of trade and the diversification of markets, partners and commodities had strengthened the resilience of the UAE economy and improved its ability to adapt to global changes.
The minister said the country would continue working with government agencies and the private sector to expand opportunities for exporters and advance the UAE’s long-term economic ambitions.
