UAE Economy Records Historic Growth in Q1 2025
The UAE’s economy continues to show strong momentum, with GDP reaching Dh455 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a 3.9% growth in real terms. According to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, this milestone underscores the resilience and adaptability of the nation’s diversified economy.
📊 Key Highlights
- Non-oil GDP: Dh352 billion — a record 77.3% share of total GDP
- Oil activities: Contributed 22.7%
- Fastest-growing sector: Manufacturing (+7.7%)
- Other strong performers:
- Finance & Insurance (+7%)
- Construction (+7%)
- Real Estate (+6.6%)
- Trade (+3%)
🏗️ Sector Contributions to Non-Oil GDP
- Trade: 15.6%
- Finance & Insurance: 14.6%
- Manufacturing: 13.4%
- Construction: 12%
- Real Estate: 7.4%
💬 Leadership Insights
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy & Tourism, emphasized that the figures reflect the UAE’s strength, flexibility, and investor confidence, crediting the leadership’s vision and advanced policies.
“With the leadership’s support, non-oil activities have reached a historic peak, building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy aligned with the We the UAE 2031 vision,” he said.
Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, added that the growth reinforces the UAE’s sustainable development model and commitment to a diversified, tech-driven economy.
✨ The UAE is on track toward its long-term target of Dh3 trillion GDP by 2031, setting new benchmarks in global competitiveness and sustainable growth.
