The UAE’s financial system delivered standout performance in 2025, with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reporting strong growth across banking, insurance, and digital finance.
Banking assets reached AED 5.4 trillion, cementing regional leadership, driven by a 17.9% expansion in credit and a 16.2% rise in deposits. This reflects both robust liquidity and sustained demand in a pro-growth business environment.
Beyond banking, the broader financial ecosystem showed resilience and forward momentum. Real GDP grew by 5.6%, supported largely by non-oil sectors, while inflation remained stable at 1.3%. Meanwhile, insurance premiums climbed 15.5%, underscoring sector depth.
Strategically, the CBUAE continued to push regulatory innovation, digital transformation, and financial inclusion – positioning the UAE as a globally competitive financial hub with strong governance and investor confidence.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer