UAE Achieves Historic Milestone: Non-Oil Trade Exceeds $1 Trillion Mark

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CNBC Awaaz•01-02-2026, 16:10
UAE Achieves Historic Milestone: Non-Oil Trade Exceeds $1 Trillion Mark
- •The UAE's non-oil foreign trade surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in 2025, a historic achievement.
- •This milestone was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attributing it to a strong investment environment and global confidence.
- •Non-oil trade surged by 27% in 2025 compared to 2024, and 44.3% compared to 2023, almost doubling since 2021.
- •Non-oil exports reached approximately $221 billion in 2025, a 45.5% increase from 2024, and now account for 21.6% of total non-oil trade.
- •Key export categories include gold, aluminum, refined petroleum, and plastic polymers, with significant growth in CEPA countries.
Why It Matters: The UAE's non-oil trade has hit a record $1 trillion, showcasing economic diversification and global integration.
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