The UAE’s non-oil trade just crossed AED 3.8 trillion for the first time, and for businesses, that growth presents real opportunities and new obligations to manage.

The UAE-Austria trade corridor grew nearly 16 percent in 2025, and with EU-UAE CEPA negotiations advancing, DACH companies have good reason to reassess their Gulf strategy.

The UAE is forecast to grow 5.6% in 2026, nearly four times the rate of advanced economies, and here is what that means for businesses on the ground.