Sheikh Hamdan Praises DIEZ for Record AED246 Billion Trade Surge in First Half 2026
Leadership Commendation
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving another record trade performance in the first half of 2026.
Trade Performance Highlights
DIEZ reported a total trade value of AED246 billion for H1 2026, setting a new benchmark for the authority.
Growth Across Zones
This figure represents a 17% increase in trade compared with the same period last year, reflecting growth across all three of DIEZ’s economic zones.
Consecutive Record Streak
The result marks the sixth consecutive first-half period in which DIEZ has posted a record trade performance.
