videoUAE to use AI to flag trade barriers for exporters, official says
- The UAE is developing an AI-enabled system to identify potential trade barriers and suggest alternative markets and companies within minutes.
- The AI system is part of the UAE's broader initiative to integrate technology into its development plans and meet trade challenges posed by global tariffs.
- Fahad Al-Gergawi emphasized the importance of rapid response to market changes, stating, 'Waiting is not an option here.'
- The UAE has opted for direct negotiations with individual countries for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, anticipating trade wars.
- The UAE's non-oil foreign trade reached approximately 3.8 trillion dirhams ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, marking a 27% increase from the previous year.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefit significantly from trade agreements, with 93-95% of goods moving duty-free between partner countries.
