UAE's non-oil foreign trade has hit a historic high of Dhs2 trillion in just 6 months, says Sheikh Mohammed
- Last updated: July 19, 2026 | 12:53
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said: "Today we reviewed the non-oil foreign trade results of the UAE for the first half of 2026... and the results are historic.
His Highness added via the "X" platform: "Our non-oil foreign trade approached the Dhs2 trillion mark for the first time in just six months, recording Dhs1.937 trillion, with an annual growth of 13.1%, while our non-oil exports achieved a new record of Dhs8 billion. These figures are not just trade data but figures that reflect the strength of our economy, the effectiveness of our developmental choices and the world's confidence in the UAE."