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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade surges as diversification drive gains pace

Containers are seen at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port. The strong momentum in certifications reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing role in global commerce and the success of its strategies to empower the private sector. 

Abu Dhabi is pressing ahead with its diversification agenda, as new trade data highlight a remarkable expansion in its non-oil sector.According to the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), the emirate issued 10.3 per cent more certificates of origin between June 2024 and June 2025, a clear sign of widening export activity and the growing competitiveness of local industries.

Certificates of origin — official documents confirming the national origin of goods — are crucial for exporters, as they allow products to qualify for preferential tariffs and smooth access to international markets under bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.

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