About Us
MOFT Strategy
The Ministry of Foreign Trade is the engine of the UAE's economic growth and development. We are dedicated to creating a competitive, diverse, and knowledge-based economy through the implementation of forward-thinking policies, the regulation of business sectors, and the fostering of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Mission
Building a sustainable future for foreign trade through innovative policies and effective economic partnerships to enhance the UAE's role in global value chains, expand export and trade opportunities, attract and promote businesses, and provide smart services that enhance the competitiveness of national exports and open broader horizons for sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
Vision
A leading and resilient global business hub for a prosperous and sustainable future.
National Strategic Objectives
The Ministry of Foreign Trade works to strengthen the UAE’s position in global trade by forging strategic partnerships that expand market access, securing resilient supply chains for essential goods and resources, and empowering UAE exporters with the tools and knowledge needed to compete internationally. We are committed to championing sustainable, inclusive, and ethical trade practices on the global stage, building world class physical and digital trade infrastructure, attracting leading global businesses and top talent to the UAE, and transforming our own institution into a model of smart, data driven governance.
Innovation
Embracing advanced technologies, data, and new ways of working to continuously improve how we serve our nation’s trade interests and deliver value to businesses and partners.
Openness
Championing free, open, and accessible trade that welcomes all economies, businesses, and partners to engage with the UAE.
Transparency
Operating with clarity, accountability, and integrity in our policies, processes, and partnerships so that every stakeholder can engage with confidence.
Resilience
Building trade systems, supply chains and partnerships that can withstand disruption and adapt to a rapidly changing global environment.
Proactiveness
Anticipating shifts in global trade and acting proactively to position the UAE ahead of emerging opportunities and risks
Excellence
Holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance, delivery and institutional capability in everything we do.
excellence-awards & quality-certificates
Digital Government Award
GCC Excellence • 2024
Innovation Lead
International Standards • 2023
Excellence in Trade
National Quality • 2023
Customer Happiness
Government Forum • 2024
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management
ISO 27001
Information Security
ISO 45001
Occupational Health
ISO 56002
Innovation Management
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