DIEZ Records AED 246 Billion Trade in H1 2026 With China Leading

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority recorded AED 246 billion in total trade in the first half of 2026, a 17% increase year-on-year. China remained DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for AED 69.8 billion or 28.4% of total volume.

Published October 18, 2026 Source: Government of Dubai Media Office

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving total trade of AED 246 billion in the first half of 2026. The figure marks a 17% increase compared to the same period in the prior year.

China maintained its position as DIEZ's largest trading partner in the first half of 2026. Bilateral trade between China and the authority reached AED 69.8 billion, representing 28.4% of DIEZ's total trade volume.

According to the Government of Dubai Media Office, this performance marked a sixth consecutive year of record first-half trade for DIEZ, representing approximately 16% of Dubai's total non-oil foreign trade. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stated that the integrated economic ecosystem has enabled Dubai to adapt to shifts in global supply chains and cross-border trade flows.