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UAE Urges Preferential Trade Systems at 42nd COMCEC Session in Istanbul

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi attended the 42nd COMCEC session in Istanbul, calling for preferential trade activation and stronger trade finance. Figures presented showed UAE non-oil foreign trade with OIC nations reached roughly $358.1 billion in 2025.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation
Jurisdiction
Türkiye
Publication date
November 3, 2026
Official source
www.wam.ae
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Representing the UAE, Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi addressed the 42nd session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul on November 3, 2026. The meeting was also attended by Sultan Al Mansoori.

Al Zeyoudi urged partner nations to activate preferential trade systems, strengthen trade finance mechanisms, and expand multilateral commercial integration across the region.

He emphasized the UAE's deployment of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure aimed at modernizing customs administration, streamlining border procedures, and reducing trade friction.

According to official figures shared during the session, UAE non-oil foreign trade with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries reached approximately $358.1 billion in 2025, accounting for 35 percent of the UAE's total non-oil trade. The UAE delegation reaffirmed its commitment to building strategic economic partnerships and enhancing export competitiveness.

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