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Abu Dhabi’s Non-Oil Trade Totaled $51.7 Billion

Industrial supplies topped the value of non-oil merchandise trade by economic categories in November 2021 in Abu Dhabi trade (WAM)
Industrial supplies topped the value of non-oil merchandise trade by economic categories in November 2021 in Abu Dhabi trade (WAM)
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Abu Dhabi’s Non-Oil Trade Totaled $51.7 Billion

Industrial supplies topped the value of non-oil merchandise trade by economic categories in November 2021 in Abu Dhabi trade (WAM)
Industrial supplies topped the value of non-oil merchandise trade by economic categories in November 2021 in Abu Dhabi trade (WAM)

The value of non-oil foreign trade passing through Abu Dhabi ports over 11 months in 2021 amounted to some AED190.20 billion (51.7 billion), an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same period in 2020, which saw a total of AED184.93 billion (%50.3 billion).

This data revealed by a report, titled, "Non-Oil Foreign Merchandise Trade Through the Ports of Abu Dhabi", and published by the Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi (SCAD).

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade was distributed between imports worth AED83.63 billion ($22.7 billion) and non-oil exports worth over AED71.17 billion ($19.3 billion), an increase of 5.4 percent compared to the same period last year, in addition to re-exports valued at nearly AED35.39 billion ($9.6 billion), an increase of 10 percent compared to 2020.

The value of foreign trade through Abu Dhabi’s ports in November 2021 amounted to over AED20.35 billion ($5.5 billion) compared to AED16.83 billion ($4.5 billion) during the same reporting period in 2020, divided between imports worth AED8.37 billion ($2.2 billion) or 41.1 percent of total trade, non-oil exports worth AED7.79 billion ($2.1 billion) or 38.3 percent of total trade, and re-exports worth AED4.18 billion ($1.1 billion) or 20.6 percent of total trade.

Saudi Arabia was Abu Dhabi’s leading non-oil merchandise trade partner in November 2021, when the value of their trade exchange was AED4.87 billion ($1.3 billion), followed by China with AED1.15 billion ($313 million), then the US with AED1.146 billion ($311 million).

The value of non-oil merchandise trade going through customs in November 2021 was distributed between seaports with AED7.21 billion ($1.9 billion), airports with some AED5.98 billion ($1.6 billion), and land ports with AED7.14 billion ($1.9 billion).

The value of non-oil merchandise trade in November 2021 was distributed between the economic categories of industrial supplies worth AED11.56 billion ($3.1 billion); production merchandise other than transportation equipment worth AED2.71 billion ($737 million); transport equipment, parts and accessories worth AED2.49 billion ($677 million); food and beverages worth AED1.51 billion ($411 million); consumer goods worth AED1.96 billion ($533 million); fuel and lubricants worth AED88.8 million($24.1 million), and other goods worth AED12.5 million ($3.4 million).

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Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress Kicks off in Jeddah in October

The Jeddah Superdome will host the 2026 edition of the congress. (Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress)
The Jeddah Superdome will host the 2026 edition of the congress. (Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress)
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Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress Kicks off in Jeddah in October

The Jeddah Superdome will host the 2026 edition of the congress. (Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress)
The Jeddah Superdome will host the 2026 edition of the congress. (Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress)

The Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress will kick off in Jeddah on October 21 and 22, with the participation of more than 15,000 specialists from over 90 countries, coinciding with the Kingdom's efforts to boost its position as a global logistics hub.

The Jeddah Superdome will host the 2026 edition of the congress, which brings together government officials, representatives from port authorities, shipping companies, logistics operators, investors, and major buyers in the sector.

The event comes at a time when the Kingdom is focusing on developing its maritime transport infrastructure and logistics services under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. This strategy aims to increase port capacity to 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually by 2030.

The congress will explore opportunities to develop port capacity, logistics zones, shipping corridors, maritime transport services, and digital infrastructure, alongside shifts in the energy sector, infrastructure and technology investments, and supply chain resilience.

The congress program will focus on five key themes, including trade corridors and connectivity; ports, logistics, and industrial competitiveness; the energy transition; infrastructure investment and economic development; and technology and resilience.

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Transport General Authority (TGA) are participating as main partners in the 2026 edition, while the event is being organized in cooperation with Bahri and Seatrade Maritime Saudi, a subsidiary of Informa.

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Saudi Ministry of Industry Participates in 63rd Damascus International Fair

26 August 2026, Syria, Damascus: People walk at the Damascus Fair Grounds during the opening ceremony of the 63rd Damascus International Fair. (dpa)
26 August 2026, Syria, Damascus: People walk at the Damascus Fair Grounds during the opening ceremony of the 63rd Damascus International Fair. (dpa)
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Saudi Ministry of Industry Participates in 63rd Damascus International Fair

26 August 2026, Syria, Damascus: People walk at the Damascus Fair Grounds during the opening ceremony of the 63rd Damascus International Fair. (dpa)
26 August 2026, Syria, Damascus: People walk at the Damascus Fair Grounds during the opening ceremony of the 63rd Damascus International Fair. (dpa)

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is participating in the 63rd Damascus International Fair, taking place from August 26 to September 4.

The participation aims to strengthen economic and industrial integration between the two countries, showcase the growth and development of Saudi industries, and expand access for Saudi goods and services to regional markets.

Saudi non-oil exports to Syria reached SAR1.23 billion in 2025, representing growth of more than 123% compared to 2024.

The fair serves as a key platform for fostering international investment partnerships across a wide range of economic sectors, particularly energy, industry, and technology.

The 63rd edition brings together around 1,000 entities from 60 countries, as well as Syrian ministries, institutions, and artisans, highlighting the fair’s significant economic and developmental impact.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Aim to Raise Agricultural and Food Exports to Reach $3 Billion

The Saudi and Pakistani delegations are seen in Islamabad. (SPA)
The Saudi and Pakistani delegations are seen in Islamabad. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Aim to Raise Agricultural and Food Exports to Reach $3 Billion

The Saudi and Pakistani delegations are seen in Islamabad. (SPA)
The Saudi and Pakistani delegations are seen in Islamabad. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to bolster cooperation in the fields of food security and agriculture, as both sides look to increase the value of Pakistani agricultural and food exports to the Kingdom to $3 billion.

The announcement was detailed in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of a high-level Saudi delegation's official visit to Pakistan from August 26 to 28. Led by Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, the delegation included senior officials from the ministry, the General Food Security Authority, and other relevant government entities.

The discussions focused on the rice, red meat, and fruit sectors, as well as fruit concentrates, green fodder, and water-efficient agricultural technologies.

Pakistani rice supplies to the Saudi market reached approximately 169,000 tons in 2025, with an estimated value of $163 million, while annual meat supplies totaled around 30,000 tons, valued at $167 million. Saudi Arabia has expressed its desire to double the volume of meat supplies in the future.

The two sides agreed to increase the share of Pakistani fruit exports and fruit concentrates in the Saudi market, empower the private sector, and facilitate communication between business leaders, alongside expanding mutual recognition of quality certificates.

The two sides also discussed opportunities to expand the green fodder trade and build long-term supply partnerships, while Saudi Arabia encouraged Pakistan to join the International Dates Council, an invitation welcomed by Islamabad.

During the visit, Saudi Arabia reviewed investment proposals from Pakistani companies across the livestock, agricultural manufacturing, and rice value chain sectors, with both sides agreeing to coordinate on exploring and exploiting these opportunities.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. Pakistan welcomed the invitation to attend the 43rd Saudi Agriculture Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Riyadh in October, and both parties agreed to maintain ongoing coordination to follow up on the implementation of the reached understandings.