Abu Dhabi, UAE – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE has achieved a historic economic milestone
by surpassing AED 3.8 trillion in non-oil foreign trade for the first time,
equivalent to more than USD 1 trillion, registering a growth of 26.8% compared to the previous year.
His Highness stated that he reviewed the results of the foreign trade report,
which showed that non-oil exports exceeded AED 813 billion,
representing exceptional year-on-year growth of 45.5%.
He noted that these figures were national targets set for 2031,
and that 95% of them have been achieved five years ahead of schedule.
The fruit of integrated national work
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum explained that the investment environment in the UAE is now complete,
and that international partnerships have doubled, alongside strengthening partnerships
with the private sector and solidifying global confidence in the UAE.
He emphasized that these results are the fruit of a clear vision and integrated national efforts.
According to the data, the UAE non-oil foreign trade reached approximately AED 3.8 trillion in 2025,
representing a 27% increase compared to 2024 and a 44.3%
increase compared to 2023, nearly doubling the levels of 2021.
The last quarter of the year also witnessed record performance,
with the value of non-oil trade exceeding AED 1 trillion in just three months.
Strength of the national economy
By the end of 2025, the contribution of non-oil exports to total non-oil trade had risen
to 21.6%, the highest percentage in the country’s history,
with the value of non-oil exports reaching AED 813.8 billion, exceeding the targets of the “We Are the UAE 2031” initiative.
The report indicated that the most prominent exports included gold and jewelry, aluminum, perfumes, and ethylene polymers,
while imports of non-oil goods continued to grow, exceeding AED 2.1 trillion,
reflecting the strength of the national economy and the UAE’s position as a global hub for trade and investment.
