The UAE is creating an artificial intelligence-enabled system to notify commercial exporters when goods face market barriers and suggest alternative destinations. Foreign Trade Undersecretary Fahad Al-Gergawi stated the system will help exporters manage rising global tariffs. UAE non-oil foreign trade expanded 27 percent in 2025 to reach 3.8 trillion dirhams.
The Saudi Tourism Authority has increased initiatives to draw visitors from mainland China and Hong Kong to the Kingdom. The push forms part of Saudi Arabia's plan to direct over $800 billion into its tourism sector to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons. Officials from both sides confirmed commitments to expand cooperation, direct travel links, and trade missions.
Saudi Arabia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $3.8 billion according to official government figures. China remained the primary international destination for Saudi exports in July at 13.4 percent, while the UAE ranked second.
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