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in the first half of 2023, and an 8 per cent fall in exports in the third quarter.
“The continuing upward trend in the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade is a clear reflection of the national vision of a
dynamic, diversified economy that is open to the world,” he said.
Al Zeyoudi noted that through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, the
UAE has been purposefully expanding its network of trade partners around the world, securing stronger ties
with like-minded nations to enhance market access and deliver new opportunities for exporters, industrialists,
investors and entrepreneurs.
“Our non-oil trade with Turkiye perhaps best illustrates the impact of our CEPAs on our trade relations,” Al
Zeyoudi said, adding that bilateral non-oil trade surged 103.7 per cent in 2023, the fastest growing of our top
10 trading partners, and accounting for 5.1 per cent of the UAE’s total foreign trade. Notably, during the last
five months of 2023, which coincides with the implementation of the CEPA, Turkiye received 60 per cent of
the UAE non-exports.
In total, the value of non-oil foreign trade with the UAE’s CEPA partners, both those implemented and those
nearing conclusion, amounted to more than AED390.5 billion – a growth of 24.5 per cent compared to 2022,
Al Zeyoudi added.
The Minister of State for Foreign Trade highlighted the international confidence in the UAE economy, noting
that while the UAE’s trade in non-oil goods stood at AED2.574 trillion, a growth of 12.6 per cent compared to
2022, trade in services reached AED967 billion, another record – with AED587 billion of that services exports.
“This is an important area of opportunity for the UAE – and one on which we will focus in the years ahead to
drive more growth,” he concluded. (ANI/WAM)

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