Exports from Abu Dhabi grew by more than a third in the last quarter of 2018.
That's according to new data from Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre, which shows that the total value of good exported from the emirate rose to AED 17.2 billion.
That's an increase of AED 3.8 billion when compared to the previous quarter.
Pearls, jewellery, vehicles, aircraft and works of art were among the top products exported.
UAE leadership reviews development priorities in New Year meeting
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met on Thursday with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to review the UAE’s development priorities and strategic direction for the year ahead.
UAE President announces launch of citizen-led authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the launch of an authority that will be led exclusively by citizens to shape the nation's future.
UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in new decree law
The UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years under a new law regarding civil transactions.
Ras Al Khaimah rings in New Year with record-breaking show
Ras Al Khaimah ushered in the new year with a new Guinness World Record title for the largest aerial display of a phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal and rebirth, created using 2,300 drones.
Emirates flight returns to London shortly after take-off due to 'technical fault'
An Emirates flight from London to Dubai was forced to return to Heathrow airport "shortly after take-off due to a technical fault".
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