Türkiye and the UAE continue to develop their trade and investment relations under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force in September 2023.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi held some official contacts in Türkiye. The UAE delegation included representatives from sectors such as logistics, renewable energy, technology, artificial intelligence, food security, aviation, financial services and healthcare. Zeyoudi made some statements during his contacts.

Trade Between Türkiye and the UAE Tripled

Al Zeyoudi stated that Türkiye and the UAE have built a “strong and growing relationship” based on shared objectives and mutual respect, saying, “The results of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two friendly countries clearly reflect this; non-oil trade between the two countries nearly tripled compared to 2022, before the agreement was signed and entered into force in 2023.”

Al Zeyoudi added that both countries are working to create broader opportunities for partnerships between their business communities, with the aim of supporting sustainable growth and long-term economic cooperation.

Al Zeyoudi described the Türkiye-UAE Business Council as “evidence of the growing strategic trade and investment partnership between the two countries.” He also added: “The UAE is committed to ensuring that the next chapter of our strategic partnership with Türkiye is more ambitious and innovative.”

Non-Oil Foreign Trade Grew by 15.5%

According to the announced data, non-oil foreign trade between Türkiye and the UAE exceeded $45.2 billion in 2025, recording annual growth of 15.5% compared with 2024. The Türkiye-UAE CEPA was among the first agreements signed under the UAE’s broader strategy to expand foreign trade, strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities for the private sector.