United Arab Emirates becomes Top 10 Exporter

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a historic milestone, becoming one of the world's top 10 exporting countries, according to the World Trade Organization's 'World Trade Prospects and Statistics' report. The United Arab Emirates' goods and services trade increased from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion in 2025, with a trade surplus of AED584.1 billion in 2025. The nation ranked 9th globally in goods exports and 13th in goods imports, with services trade exceeding AED1 trillion for the first time. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of Foreign Trade, attributed this success to the country's competitiveness and economic diversity, highlighting growth in sectors like financial services, logistics, and information technology. The United Arab Emirates plans to further expand its trade network through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA), having already signed with 15 nations, including India in 2022. The World Trade Organization report also warned of a global trade slowdown in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, which could affect the United Arab Emirates' continued growth.