{"id":16003,"date":"2026-02-03T10:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tendify.net\/?p=16003"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:22:38","slug":"uae-saudi-arabia-in-brics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tendify.net\/fa\/uae-saudi-arabia-in-brics\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE & Saudi Arabia in BRICS+: The New Trade Routes Every GCC Exporter Must Know in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The integration of the \u0627\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0645\u062a\u062d\u062f\u0647 \u0639\u0631\u0628\u06cc<\/strong> \u0648 \u0639\u0631\u0628\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u06cc<\/strong> into BRICS+<\/strong> has quietly rewritten the rules for cross-border trade across the Gulf and beyond. Back when I first started scaling my own export operations in the region, deals often hinged on dollar-based letters of credit, Western banking rails, and endless compliance headaches. Fast-forward to 2026, and the landscape feels different\u2014faster settlements, broader market access, and new layers of opportunity that didn’t exist five years ago.<\/p>\n

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UAE & Saudi Arabia in BRICS+<\/p><\/div>\n

I’ve watched firsthand how membership in this expanded bloc has opened doors for Gulf-based traders and suppliers. If you’re exporting commodities, machinery, construction materials, or even consumer goods from the GCC\u2014or sourcing into it\u2014this shift deserves your full attention. It isn’t just geopolitics; it’s cold, hard economics that can shave costs, unlock buyers, and hedge against volatility.<\/p>\n

Why BRICS+ Membership Matters for GCC Trade Right Now<\/h3>\n

BRICS+ now includes heavyweights like China, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, plus newer members such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, the \u0627\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0645\u062a\u062d\u062f\u0647 \u0639\u0631\u0628\u06cc<\/strong>, \u060c \u0648 \u0639\u0631\u0628\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u06cc<\/strong> (with varying degrees of formal commitment from Riyadh, but active participation in summits and forums). Together, the group represents roughly 45% of the world’s population, over 35% of global GDP (PPP terms), and massive shares of energy production\u2014over 40% of crude oil and significant natural gas.<\/p>\n

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BRICS+ Membership Matters for GCC Trade<\/p><\/div>\n

For GCC economies, this isn’t abstract. The \u0627\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0645\u062a\u062d\u062f\u0647 \u0639\u0631\u0628\u06cc<\/strong> formally joined in early 2024, and its non-oil trade with BRICS partners surged noticeably, with re-exports playing a starring role. Non-oil exports from the UAE to BRICS countries nearly doubled in recent years, while re-exports hit substantial figures. Saudi Arabia’s involvement, even if cautious, positions it to leverage similar gains without fully alienating traditional partners.<\/p>\n

The real edge comes from reduced friction in payments, diversified demand, and strategic positioning as a bridge between East and West.<\/p>\n

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New Trade Corridors and Market Access Unlocked<\/h3>\n

Membership creates practical pathways that savvy exporters exploit immediately.<\/p>\n