His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that the GDP of the UAE witnessed a growth of 5.1% during the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching approximately 1.4 trillion dirhams. This growth reflects the success of the UAE’s economic policies, driven by the vision and guidance of its leadership, and solidifies its position as a leading economic power and an attractive destination for business and investment.
He further stated, “The positive results for the national economy, issued by the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics, indicate that we are achieving new levels of growth and competitiveness.” He pointed out that the non-oil GDP grew by 6.1% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with a value exceeding one trillion dirhams. This growth underscores the evolution of the country’s economic model, based on diversity, knowledge, innovation, and the establishment of a strong and competitive legislative economic environment.
The Minister of Economy and Tourism continued, “These results confirm the robust performance of the non-oil sectors and their pivotal role in achieving the economic objectives outlined in the ‘We Are the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to double the nation’s total output to reach 3 trillion dirhams and position the UAE as a leading global center for the new economy by the next decade.”
Moreover, Hanan Mansour Ahli, Director of the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics, affirmed that the GDP indicators for the first nine months of 2025 reflect the advanced level attained by the national economy, thanks to the integration of government policies and the efficiency of the national data and statistics system.
She stated, “This strong performance, with a GDP value of 1.4 trillion dirhams, confirms the UAE’s success in establishing a flexible and competitive economic model that relies on diversification, innovation, and investment in human capital, enhanced by cohesive policies and strategic planning supported by accurate and reliable statistics.”
Additionally, she highlighted that the development of the national statistical system and the application of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in analyzing economic indicators have contributed to improving policy efficiency and enhancing the nation’s ability to achieve its developmental objectives.
Fastest-Growing Sectors Drive Economic Transformation
The results from the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics confirm the nation’s success in establishing a balanced and sustainable economic model based on diversification, productivity enhancement, and increased value-addition in vital sectors. This advanced performance reflects the strength of the country’s economic foundations and its capacity for sustainable growth amid global economic fluctuations and challenges, supported by flexible economic policies, advanced infrastructure, and a stimulating legislative environment.
The financial and insurance activities led other economic sectors in growth rate during the first nine months of 2025, with an increase of 9%, followed by construction and building activities at 8.7%, real estate activities at 7.9%, and manufacturing industries at 6.9%.
In terms of the contribution of economic activities to the non-oil GDP, the trade sector ranked first at 16.1%, followed by the manufacturing sector at 13.9%, the financial and insurance sector at 13.5%, the construction sector at 11.9%, and real estate activities at 7.9%.
UAE’s Leadership Enhances Gulf Economic Integration
The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries recorded positive economic performance during the first nine months of 2025 across various vital sectors, with the UAE leading this advanced performance. This highlights the effectiveness of national policies aimed at supporting a diversified and sustainable economic model.
This progress reflects the UAE’s position as a key driver of regional growth and a reliable economic partner internationally, contributing to the support of Gulf economic integration and establishing balanced development pathways that enhance stability and prosperity in the region.