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His comments came during his official visit to Muscat, where he participated in the
'Advantage Oman Forum 2025', which aims to highlight future investment opportunities

in emerging sectors.

Dr Thani 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 (US$15.3 billion), an increase of 9.8 per cent compared to

2023, and an increase of 32.4 per cent compared to 2020.

He stressed that UAE-Oman relations are an example of what a strategic partnership

between neighbouring 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, Dr Al Zeyoudi also met with Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman's

Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, and a number of other

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