Economy
Dubai's H1 2026 Trade Numbers Are In: What They Mean for Founders Buying and Selling Into the Gulf
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Dubai Customs data for the first half of 2026 point to a Gulf trade boom, with UAE non-oil trade nearing Dh2 trillion and Dubai's Hatta crossing volumes up 175 percent. Here is what the sector and country breakdown actually means for founders who buy, sell, or ship through the Gulf.