The UAE's economy grew 6.2% year-on-year to AED 1.9 trillion in 2025, driven by a 6.8% expansion in the non-oil sector, which reached AED 1.5 trillion, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC).
Trade was the largest contributor at nearly 17% of GDP, followed by finance and insurance at 13.2%, construction at 12.9%, and manufacturing at 12.8%. Construction posted the fastest growth at over 11%, with finance and insurance up 10.4%, real estate rising 7.9%, and transport and storage gaining 7.8%. The results follow the UAE's non-oil foreign trade surpassing USD 1 trillion for the first time in 2025 – a 26% annual surge.
Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq credited the country's diversification strategy, while the FCSC cited investments in the digital economy, technology, and innovation as key drivers underpinning long-term competitiveness.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer