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UAE Nine-Month Foreign Trade Nears Dh3 Trillion, Rising 10 Per Cent

The UAE's foreign trade reached nearly Dh3 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 10 per cent increase over the same period in 2025. Non-oil exports to the country's ten largest trading partners surged by 31 per cent year-on-year.

Published Source: Gulf News
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United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 8, 2026
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Illustration: Busy commercial container terminal and cargo ship operations at a major port in the United Arab Emirates, bathed in bright daylight.
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The UAE's foreign trade reached nearly Dh3 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, according to an announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The non-oil trade performance represents a 10 per cent expansion compared to the corresponding period in 2025. Additionally, UAE non-oil exports to the country's ten largest trading partners recorded a 31 per cent year-on-year increase.

Sheikh Mohammed stated that the trade figures reflect the resilience and adaptability of the UAE economy amid international trade challenges and shifts in global supply chains.

The UAE leadership commended national teams and international partners, noting a continued priority on broadening export markets and expanding international trade corridor partnerships.

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