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UAE Reports Double-Digit Trade Growth in 2026 Driven by Global Partnerships

The UAE recorded sustained double-digit foreign trade growth during the first nine months of 2026, building on total national trade that reached approximately $1 trillion in 2025. The country's trade network now encompasses nearly 40 partner nations through bilateral deals and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements. Key freight and logistics infrastructure, including eastern coast ports and Etihad Rail, continue to support commercial transit.

Published Source: Arabian Business
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United Arab Emirates
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The United Arab Emirates recorded sustained double-digit foreign trade growth during the first nine months of 2026 despite volatility across global markets, Arabian Business reported.

Fahad Al Gergawi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, revealed that total national trade reached approximately $1 trillion in 2025, with further expansion recorded in 2026.

The UAE's commercial network of bilateral agreements and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) now covers nearly 40 partner countries.

Key infrastructure initiatives supporting trade growth include expanded port facilities on the eastern coast and the integration of the Etihad Rail freight network to accelerate commercial transit.

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