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Export market

United Arab Emirates

ISO: AE / ARE

Country profile

Capital Abu Dhabi

Population 11.3M

GDP $552.3B (2024)

GDP per Capita $50,274

Income Level High Income

Currency United Arab Emirates dirham (AED د.إ)

Language Arabic

Timezone UTC+04:00

Region Asia · Western Asia

UK Trade Status

No FTA

There is currently no free trade agreement between the UK and United Arab Emirates. Standard WTO terms apply.

Geographic Region

Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Trading Bloc Memberships

United Arab Emirates is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

GCC Gulf Cooperation Council

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to United Arab Emirates.

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Official Resources

Government export support for United Arab Emirates.

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