The emirate is home to 68,500 millionaires with at least $1 million in liquid assets and 206 centi-millionaires
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Dubai saw a remarkable 17% upsurge in the total volume of traded goods in the first half of 2016, rising as high as 49 million tons of commodities from 41 million tons the same period last year.
Dubai's non-oil foreign trade added up to Dh 647 billion from January to June 2016. Imports had the lion's share at Dh 401 billion, while exports and re-exports accounted for Dh 74 billion and Dh 172 billion, respectively.
The latest trade figures released by Dubai Customs show that Dubai is progressing well in its plan to reduce reliance on oil revenues and move towards an economy that depends on foreign trade as well as other income sources.
"To offset the impact of the general slowdown in world economy, lower commodity prices and the slump in oil prices, Dubai has wisely restructured and broadened its sources of revenue while taking considerable measures to stimulate growth in the affected sectors," said DP World Group Chairman and CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
Dubai, according to Bin Sulayem, has early on realized that attracting foreign investments is a necessary must-do step. To maintain Dubai's business appeal, an advanced trade infrastructure, convenient government services at seaports and airports, a well-established legislative structure and a unique public-private partnership were all in place.
Expo 2020
"We had the honour of receiving His Highness Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, lately at Dubai Customs headquarters. We hope to live up to the role Shaikh Hamdan set for Dubai Customs during the visit, particularly as Expo 2020 draws near," he added.
IT hub
As Dubai has already positioned itself as a leading global and regional IT trading hotspot, smart, mobile and fixed phones made up the biggest chunk of the commodities traded through Dubai's borders in H1 2016, with a total value of Dh 84 billion, whilst computers amounted to Dh 20 billion.
Automobiles
Dubai's foreign trade of automobiles had a Dh 30 billion share, which reflects the emirates' healthy automotive market. Petroleum oils worth of Dh 21 billion were traded across Dubai during the first six months of this year.
Travel and Tourism
Dubai's growing tourism and travel industry, coupled with strong consumer purchasing power of local populations, continued to sustain foreign trade in precious metals and gemstones. Gold represented Dh 75 billion of Dubai's total foreign trade. Diamonds reached Dh 51 billion worth of trade, while jewelry was valued at Dh 34 billion.
The Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, expressed Dubai Customs commitment to tailoring new projects and initiatives that best respond to customers' expectations and make them happy. "One of the most prominent initiatives targeting trade facilitation and growth is the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) program, which offers numerous benefits to licensed AEOs. Back in 2015, we announced the Virtual Corridor initiative, which is currently being developed and, once implemented, will lead to a much smoother cargo movement within Dubai.
"We are propelled by the leadership's unwavering support to our development ventures, and see their recognition of our efforts as a great incentive to do even better," Musabih said.
.@DubaiCustoms : #Dubai's non-oil foreign trade at AED 647 billion in H1 2016 https://t.co/UsmluNxy2F pic.twitter.com/zHofhCz7QzDh79b Bilateral trade
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 8, 2016
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