Trade & Logistics

The UAE is a premier global aviation and transportation hub, anchored by world-class infrastructure and two leading international airlines, Etihad and Emirates. Major airports and an advanced aviation network connect the country to global markets, with Dubai located within an eight-hour flight of 80% of the world’s population. UAE airlines are major customers of American aerospace manufacturers Boeing and GE, placing $65.5 billion in Boeing orders in 2025 alone, and are advancing air mobility innovation alongside US partners like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation.

The UAE is a premier global aviation and transportation hub, anchored by world-class infrastructure and two leading international airlines, Etihad and Emirates. Major airports and an advanced aviation network connect the country to global markets, with Dubai located within an eight-hour flight of 80% of the world’s population. UAE airlines are major customers of American aerospace manufacturers Boeing and GE, placing $65.5 billion in Boeing orders in 2025 alone, and are advancing air mobility innovation alongside US partners like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation.

Company spotlight:

DP World: DP World, established in 1972 with the development of Port Rashid in Dubai, has grown to be one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. Owned by the Government of Dubai, DP World’s network spans 60 ports and terminals across the globe, offering clients access to some of the busiest production centers and consumer markets worldwide. Currently, 10% of all global trade goes through DP World.

Gulftainer: Gulftainer is a privately owned UAE-based port management and logistics company operating a global network of terminals. The company offers end-to-end supply chain, logistics and port solutions. In the United States, its subsidiary GT USA operates key facilities, including the Canaveral Cargo Terminal in Florida and the Port of Wilmington in Delaware.

Emirates SkyCargo: Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of one of the world’s largest international airlines—Emirates. The company leverages Emirates' global network of over 140 destinations across six continents to transport goods to all corners of the world. Emirates SkyCargo operates two state-of-the-art cargo terminals in Dubai with a combined capacity of over 2.3 million tons per annum.

AD Ports Group: AD Ports Group is a premier integrated developer of trade, industrialization and economic diversification, owned by Abu Dhabi’s L'IMAD Holding. The Group operates across five business clusters—Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime & Shipping and Ports—to connect global maritime routes and international trading partners.

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"At some point, a global system
for AI oversight will be essential,
and the UAE, for various reasons, would be well-positioned to lead discussions on this matter."

Sam Altman

Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI

"At some point, a global system
for AI oversight will be essential,
and the UAE, for various reasons, would be well-positioned to lead discussions on this matter."

Sam Altman

Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI

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