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Dubai IEZA trade volume rises 17% in first half to AED 246 billion

Trade through Dubai Integrated Economic Zones reached AED 246 billion in the first half, up 17% year on year, according to Reuters.

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what happened

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported that its total trade value for the first half of the year reached AED 246 billion. That is 17% higher than in the same period a year earlier. Reuters said the figures were released by the Dubai Media Office.

why it matters

The figure reflects activity within Dubai's free zones, which act as a key transit hub for goods moving between regions. Steady growth in trade volume points to healthy logistics and commerce, but this routine report is unlikely to move markets on its own.

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  1. Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority Total Value Of Trade Reaches AED 246 Bln In H1- GDMO — Reuters, 18 October 2026 at 12:21 UTC

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