Trade

Finance & Capital Market

UAE, Swiss to set up committee to boost bilateral trade, investment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

The UAE and Switzerland have agreed to set up a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to boost bilateral economic co-operation, promote investment and boost trade flows. The JEC will focus on addressing trade-related barriers, facilitating knowledge-sharing and resolving business issues.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump announces India trade deal, tariffs cut as New Delhi pledges $500bn US purchases

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

The United States and India have agreed to a long-anticipated trade deal aimed at easing bilateral tensions and lowering tariffs, with US President Donald Trump announcing a sharp reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods and a major purchasing commitment from New Delhi.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE-Kuwait non-oil trade hits $14.8bn in 2025, up 9.1%

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Kuwait reached AED54.5 billion ($14.8 billion) in 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.1 percent compared to 2024, said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

How Gulf gateways are upgrading physical security to protect trade growth

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Gulf gateways are vital assets to the GCC economies. As global security risks and threats to supply chain infrastructure grow in number and sophistication, regional leaders must consider proactive mitigation strategies to help ensure the protection of their trade growth, writes John Kim.

Finance & Capital Market

Abu Dhabi, US chambers deal to boost investment, partnerships

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with the US Chamber of Commerce to enhance investment opportunities and exchange expertise.

Finance & Capital Market

GCC GDP topped $2.3 trillion in 2024; 9th globally

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

The GCC ranked ninth globally in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices in 2024, with a total output of approximately $2.3 trillion, confirming its position as an influential economic power at the international level.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global investors, regional leaders to set agenda for industrial transformation at West Africa IMT 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Themed “Accelerating West Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity,” West Africa IMT 2026 is positioned as a policy-to-project platform focused on converting regional trade opportunities into factory-level investment, resilient value chains and measurable industrial capacity within the next 12–18 months.

Finance & Capital Market

Global trade to hit record $35 trillion despite slowing momentum

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Global trade is on course to exceed $35 trillion in 2025 for the first time, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs and uneven global demand slowed momentum, according to a report by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AD Ports achieves highest Tier IV standard for data centre from US institute

Wed, 24 Dec 2025

AD Ports Group has announced that it has become the first global trade and logistics company to achieve Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility, the highest standard in data centre accreditation from the Uptime Institute, a New York-based premier certification network.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE, South Africa non-oil trade hits $3.93 billion in H1

Sun, 09 Nov 2025

The UAE and South Africa recorded $3.93 billion in non-oil trade during the first half of 2025, officials revealed during a key meeting between senior UAE and South Africa officials.