The Trade Ministry reported trade with Saudi Arabia of $8.6 billion in 2025 and $6 billion in the first eight months of 2026. The Milwaukee discussion covered a $10 billion near-term target and a $30 billion longer-term goal.
Contracting, halal products and transit trade were identified as cooperation areas. The targets are not achieved outcomes; the statement also did not announce completed trade agreement negotiations with Gulf countries.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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