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UAE maintains trade leadership

and competitiveness: Al Zeyoudi

20 Apr 2025

A scenic view of the Abu Dhabi, a major attraction for global tourists.

Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the United Arab
Emirates, guided by the directives of its wise leadership, continues to lead and maintain its
competitiveness on the global trade map. This was reaffirmed by the latest World Trade Organisation
(WTO) report titled “World Trade Outlook and Statistics”.

In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi highlighted that the UAE has

consistently ranked among the top global trade hubs since 2014, holding the leading position in the
Middle East and Africa for trade in goods and services, noting that trade in services accounts for 20
per cent of the UAE’s total trade with the world.

He attributed the significant growth in the UAE’s foreign trade to the country’s open economy, its
ability to attract investors, flexible policies and regulations, and its Comprehensive Economic

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