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Payment delays continue to strain UAE businesses as trade credit expands
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LiveNews.co.nz
Source: Media OutreachDUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2026 – Trade credit remains essential for driving growth and strengthening customer relationships in the UAE.
UAE businesses are leaning more heavily on trade credit to stay competitive.
While greater payment flexibility supports sales and relationships, it also heightens payment risk.
Customer cash flow constraints are the leading cause of delays (49%), followed by banking processes, internal approvals, and goods or services not being delivered as agreed.
“Payment delays remain widespread and concerns about customer default are increasing, placing greater pressure on liquidity and cash flow planning.