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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a strong economic performance in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 5.1 per cent in the first nine months of the year. The country’s GDP reached approximately AED 1.4 trillion during this period.
The figures were announced by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. He said the growth reflects the UAE’s continued efforts to build a diversified and knowledge-based economy.
According to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), the non-oil sector played a major role in this expansion. The non-oil economy grew by 6.1 per cent, reaching more than AED 1 trillion. This highlights the country’s reduced reliance on oil revenues.
Al Marri said the strong economic results align with the national development strategy, We the UAE 2031, which aims to double the country’s GDP to AED 3 trillion within the next decade.
Looking at sector-wise performance, financial and insurance activities recorded the highest growth at 9 per cent. The construction sector followed with 8.7 per cent growth, while real estate expanded by 7.9 per cent. The manufacturing sector also performed well, growing by 6.9 per cent.
Wholesale and retail trade remained the largest contributor to non-oil GDP, accounting for just over 16 per cent. Manufacturing contributed 13.9 per cent, financial services 13.5 per cent, and construction 11.9 per cent.
Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the FCSC, said the latest figures show the strength and resilience of the UAE’s economic model despite global economic challenges. She added that advanced technologies and artificial intelligence are playing an important role in improving policy planning and boosting efficiency across sectors.
The latest data confirms that the UAE economy continues to grow steadily, supported by strong non-oil activities and long-term development strategies.
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