Jeddah: The UAE"s non-oil exports jumped by 44 percent in the first half of 2021 to reach SR919 billion ($245 billion), according to the UAE’s ministry of economics. The rise represents a 41 percent growth compared to the first half of 2019. The gold trade helped fuel the export increase, with the metal seeing a 48 percent growth compared to 2020. Exports of other non-oil commodities rose by 42 percent, according to the statement.