UAE President hails Sheikh Mohammed's vision as nation hits record trade milestone
The UAE's foreign trade reached a record Dh5.23 trillion in 2024, with a trade surplus of over Dh490 billion, as revealed in a post by Sheikh Mohammed on the social media platform X.
Responding to the announcement, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praised Sheikh Mohammed's leadership and the commitment of Emirati teams:
'You have never let us down, my brother Bu Rashid. With your vision, and the dedication of determined, sincere, and capable Emirati teams, you continue to demonstrate to the world that the UAE is truly an exceptional country—just as the late Sheikh Zayed, the nation's founding father, envisioned. Thank you, Sheikh Mohammed, and thank you to all our Emirati sons and daughters who are devoted to the progress and prosperity of our nation.'
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