Asia · Western Asia
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates · World’s #30 economy
- Nominal GDP 2024
- $552 billion
- Population 2025
- 11.5 million
- GDP per capita
- $50,274
- GDP growth 2024
- 4.0%
Overview
- Official name
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Region
- Asia · Western Asia
- Area
- 83,600 km²
- Coordinates
- 24.00, 54.00
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED د.إ)
- Calling code · domain
- +971 · .ae امارات.
- ISO codes
- AE / ARE
- Borders
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
United Arab Emirates ranks #30 in the world by nominal GDP (2024). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (7)
Emirate: 7
- Abū Z̧aby AE-AZ
- Al Fujayrah AE-FU
- Ash Shāriqah AE-SH
- Dubayy AE-DU
- Ra’s al Khaymah AE-RK
- Umm al Qaywayn AE-UQ
- ‘Ajmān AE-AJ
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Jabal Ali AEJEA | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 17.0 m | 15.54 m TEU |
| Abu Zaby AEAUH | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 15.0 m | 5.42 m TEU |
| Zirkuh AEZUR | Medium | open roadstead | 20.1 m | — |
| Jabal Az Zannah/ruways AEJED | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 17.0 m | — |
| Khawr Fakkan AEKLF | Medium | coastal (natural) | 16.0 m | — |
| Zirkuh Oil Field AEZUR | Small | open roadstead | 20.1 m | — |
| Al Jazeera Port AEJAZ | Small | coastal (natural) | 20.0 m | — |
| Al Fujayrah | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 15.0 m | — |
| Al Hamriyah Lpg Terminal AEHAM | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 15.0 m | — |
| Mubarraz Oil Terminal AEMBS | Small | open roadstead | 14.0 m | — |
| Dubayy AEDXB | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 13.0 m | — |
| Ash Shariqah AESHJ | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 12.5 m | — |
20 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with United Arab Emirates: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (11)
United Arab Emirates is party to 11 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine - United Arab Emirates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2026 |  Ukraine |
| Australia - United Arab Emirates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Oct 2025 |  Australia |
| New Zealand - United Arab Emirates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
28 Aug 2025 |  New Zealand |
| Türkiye - United Arab Emirates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2023 |  Türkiye |
| United Arab Emirates - Indonesia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2023 |  Indonesia |
| India - United Arab Emirates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 May 2022 |  India |
| EFTA - GCC | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2014 |        |
| GCC - Singapore | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2013 |  |
| Morocco - United Arab Emirates | FTA Goods |
9 Jul 2003 |  Morocco |
| Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) | CU Goods |
1 Jan 2003 | |
| Pan-Arab Free Trade Area (PAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1998 |     +5 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
- GCC common tariff (mostly 5%), 5% VAT; some products need MoIAT ECAS/EQM conformity. Free zones (JAFZA…) have their own regime.
UAE Federal Customs / Emirates Conformity Assessment ↗
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in United Arab Emirates can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact Vietnam duties on goods from United Arab Emirates
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.