UAE ‘surpassing Hong Kong’, challenging Singapore for global trade crown

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom HussainFebruary 14, 2026 at 07:00 AM
UAE ‘surpassing Hong Kong’, challenging Singapore for global trade crown

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly growing as a global trade hub, challenging Hong Kong and Singapore. Fueled by economic diplomacy and strategic investments in logistics, the UAE's non-oil trade nearly doubled between 2021 and 2023, reaching $1.03 trillion. This growth is attributed to aggressive outreach to emerging markets and comprehensive economic partnership agreements, particularly with countries in the Global South. Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum announced that the UAE has already achieved 95% of its trade targets set for 2031. The UAE's growing investment environment, international partnerships, and private sector collaborations have solidified global confidence in the country.

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United Arab Emirates

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