Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade hit AED 647 billion during the first half of this year, with the total volume of trade rising 17%. According to figures released by Dubai Customs, the surge was largely driven by imports which exceeded AED 400 billion. China, India, the US and Saudi Arabia were some of the emirate’s major trading partners. Phones led the list of top-traded commodities, followed by precious stones, vehicles and petroleum products.
UAE and Benin exchange CEPA in Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Benin exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Sunday aimed at significantly expanding trade and investment between the two countries.
Dubai Customs refund applications rise to AED 6.9 billion in first half of 2026
Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million applications for customs deposit refunds in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 per cent from the same period last year.
ADNOC unlocks over AED 60 billion in UAE manufacturing opportunities
ADNOC announced on Sunday more than AED 60 billion in local manufacturing opportunities through to 2030, alongside changes to its procurement and supplier systems.
Ambani's Jio becomes most subscribed Indian IPO
Bids for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's first IPO in 20 years topped $77 billion on Friday, making Jio Platforms India's most subscribed stock offering as it surpassed the 2008 issue of Reliance Power, part of his brother Anil's group.
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