Overview
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced that 2025 non-oil foreign trade reached AED 3.8 trillion, the first time the UAE has exceeded $1 trillion.
- Official figures show non-oil exports climbed to AED 813 billion in 2025, marking a 45% year-on-year increase.
- The announcement, posted on X on January 31, highlighted that the 2025 totals represent a 26% rise from the previous year.
- He said 95% of targets originally set for 2031 have already been met, achieving them five years ahead of schedule.
- He credited a more developed investment ecosystem, expanded international partnerships, and stronger private-sector cooperation, and urged faster work to deepen these ties.