The UAE reinforced its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies in 2025, driven by strong non-oil trade performance, rising investment inflows, and stable fiscal management.
Non-oil foreign trade rose by 24.5% in the first half of the year, reaching AED1.7tr, around 14 times the global trade growth rate. The UAE also ranked 10th globally for inbound foreign direct investment in 2024, with inflows totalling AED167.6bn.
Global rating agencies reaffirmed the UAE’s sovereign credit ratings, citing resilient economic fundamentals and prudent fiscal policies.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer