UAE's non-oil foreign trade up 13% in first half of the year to Dh1.9 trillion | The National

Trucks wait to enter the Khorfakkan Container Terminal, one of the major container ports in Sharjah. AFPInfoNon-oil exports hit a new record of Dh452.8 billion during the six-month period

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade rose 13.1 per cent in the first half of the year, reaching $520 billion.

Non-oil exports hit a record $121 billion in the same six-month period, reflecting strong economic momentum.

The UAE has signed 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreements, with 18 in force, helping non-oil trade exceed $1 trillion in 2025.

Foreign direct investment into the UAE rose 6 per cent to $48.24 billion in 2025, making it the top recipient in the Middle East.