# UAE non-oil trade and BRICS economic integration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uae-non-oil-trade-and-brics-economic-integration
> Updated: 2026-09-11T08:59:36.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brics-trade-expands-as-uae-non-oil-commerce-with-bloc-hits-312-billion

### 2026-09-08: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-non-oil-foreign-trade-reaches-5174-billion-in-h1-2026

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