{
  "id": 14911463,
  "title": "How the UAE kept trade flowing and struck new deals during the Iran conflict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-the-uae-kept-trade-flowing-and-struck-new-deals-during-the-iran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:34:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/business-extra/2026/10/16/how-the-uae-kept-trade-flowing-and-struck-new-deals-during-the-iran-conflict/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent interview during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai, Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, shared insights on how the UAE managed to maintain trade flow and secure new deals amidst the turmoil caused by the Iran conflict.\n\nAl Gergawi highlighted the country's proactive approach to navigating through global trade uncertainty, which has been exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The UAE's strategy has been to broaden its horizons as an international trading hub by developing alternative trade corridors and decreasing its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.\n\nFurthermore, the UAE has been expanding its network of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements. These agreements are playing a crucial role in enabling businesses to tap into new markets, attract investments, and bolster economic resilience. The Undersecretary elaborated on the UAE's ongoing negotiations with the European Union and its efforts to forge new international partnerships, illustrating the country's commitment to navigating the increasingly fragmented global trading environment.\n\nA key aspect of the UAE's trade strategy is its focus on long-term planning and adaptability. Al Gergawi emphasized that these principles are fundamental to the country's approach to economic recovery. As global trade continues to face challenges, the UAE remains steadfast in its pursuit of robust and diversified trade relationships to ensure sustained growth and resilience.",
  "summary": "In this episode of Business Extra , recorded as part of Davos on Air at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai , The National’s Rory Reynolds speaks to Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade. As global trade faces growing uncertainty from geopolitical tension and supply chain disruption, the UAE continues to pursue new avenues to…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE maintained trade flow amid Iran conflict by broadening trade corridors",
    "UAE expanded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with EU",
    "UAE focuses on long-term adaptability for economic resilience"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "How the UAE kept trade flowing and struck new deals during the Iran conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-the-uae-kept-trade-flowing-and-struck-new-deals-during-the-iran-14916831",
        "published": "2026-10-16T08:34:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}