Non oil trade between the UAE and Kuwait reached AED54.5 billion in 2025, recording a 9.1 percent year on year increase and underscoring the growing strength of economic ties between the two Gulf nations.
The figures were announced by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, during the UAE Kuwait Economic Forum held in Dubai as part of the UAE and Kuwait Brothers Forever week, which runs until 4 February. He noted that mutual investments surpassed $10 billion by the end of 2024, with more than 60 percent of capital flows originating from the UAE into Kuwait.
Al Zeyoudi said the forum serves as a key platform to identify new investment opportunities, expand trade in priority sectors and exchange views on regional and global economic developments. Discussions focused on accelerating trade growth, supporting entrepreneurship and showcasing successful joint ventures to drive sustainable economic progress.
Highlighting the historical depth of bilateral relations, Al Zeyoudi said Kuwaiti traders played a pivotal role in the UAE’s early commercial development, contributing to trade and re export activity long before the federation was established. He added that the partnership extends beyond trade figures and reflects a long standing model of Gulf economic integration built on trust and shared interests.
Marwa Al Jaidan, Undersecretary at Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said bilateral trade reached around $14 billion by the end of 2024, supported by growing tourism and more than 170 weekly flights between the two countries.
She described the forum as a strategic platform to strengthen public and private sector partnerships and explore opportunities across industry, energy, advanced technology, logistics and tourism, reaffirming Kuwait’s commitment to deeper economic integration across the GCC.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
