UAE non-oil trade and BRICS economic integration

Overview

The United Arab Emirates has reported significant growth in its non-oil foreign trade sector. During the 15th Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai, officials stated that non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED 1.9 trillion ($517.4 billion) in the first half of 2026. The nation also attracted $48.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.

Following its accession as a full member of BRICS in January 2024, the UAE has strengthened its economic ties within the bloc. Non-oil trade between the UAE and BRICS nations rose to $312 billion in 2025, a 28.5 percent increase from the previous year. BRICS members now account for approximately 31 percent of the UAE’s total non-oil foreign trade, with China and India serving as the primary trading partners.

Entities

United Arab Emirates · Annual Investment Meeting · China · BRICS · India

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
BRICS trade expands as UAE non-oil commerce with bloc hits $312 billion
At the 18th BRICS Summit, data shows intra-bloc merchandise trade reached $1.17 trillion in 2024, while the UAE’s non-oil trade with BRICS members grew to $312 billion in 2025.
4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
UAE non-oil foreign trade reaches $517.4 billion in H1 2026
At the AIM 2026 summit, UAE officials reported $517.4 billion in non-oil foreign trade for H1 2026 and highlighted the growing importance of South-South trade and resilient supply chains.

Sources

economymiddleeast.com · gulfnews.com · news18.com