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4/29/25, 3:16 PM UAE, Oman boost bilateral trade and investment ties at Advantage Oman Forum

Oman remains UAE’s second-largest GCC trading partner

Al Zeyoudi noted Oman continues to maintain its position as the UAE’s second largest trading
partner in the GCC, and non-oil trade between the two countries grew in 2024 to AED56.2 billion
($15.3 billion), an increase of 9.8 percent compared to 2023, and an increase of 32.4 percent
compared to 2020.

He stressed that UAE-Oman relations are an example of what a strategic partnership between
neighboring countries aimed at achieving prosperity and sustainable development should be. Their
partnership contributes to the hopes of both their peoples and boosts development on both sides.

During the visit, Al Zeyoudi met with Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman’s Minister of
Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, and a number of other senior officials, where the
two sides exchanged ideas on enhancing ties between the UAE and Oman. Al Zeyoudi also held
meetings with other ministers and senior officials to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation
in mutually beneficial areas.

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