UAE Economy Expands 6.2% to AED1.9 Trillion in 2025 as Non-Oil Sector Strengthens
Growth across trade, construction, financial services, and manufacturing industries supported the UAE’s non-oil economic expansion in 2025.
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The UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center announced.
Non-oil GDP rose 6.8% over the same period to AED1.5 trillion, reflecting continued expansion of industries such as trade, construction, finance, and manufacturing.
Construction sector led the growth with an increase of 11.1%, followed by financial and insurance activities at 10.4%, real estate at 7.9%, and transport and storage at 7.8%.
Meanwhile, the trade sector accounted for the largest share of non-oil GDP at 16.9%. It was followed by financial and insurance activities at 13.2%, construction at 12.9%, and manufacturing at 12.8%.
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the figures reflect the UAE’s economic diversification strategy and policy framework aimed at strengthening non-oil sectors.
Meanwhile, Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the FCSC, said the economic results reflect the success of the UAE’s development and economic policies in strengthening economic stability and enhancing the competitiveness of key sectors. She added that the UAE continues to strengthen its future economic readiness through investment in the digital economy, technology and innovation.
The UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center announced.
Non-oil GDP rose 6.8% over the same period to AED1.5 trillion, reflecting continued expansion of industries such as trade, construction, finance, and manufacturing.
Construction sector led the growth with an increase of 11.1%, followed by financial and insurance activities at 10.4%, real estate at 7.9%, and transport and storage at 7.8%.
Meanwhile, the trade sector accounted for the largest share of non-oil GDP at 16.9%. It was followed by financial and insurance activities at 13.2%, construction at 12.9%, and manufacturing at 12.8%.
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the figures reflect the UAE’s economic diversification strategy and policy framework aimed at strengthening non-oil sectors.
Meanwhile, Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the FCSC, said the economic results reflect the success of the UAE’s development and economic policies in strengthening economic stability and enhancing the competitiveness of key sectors. She added that the UAE continues to strengthen its future economic readiness through investment in the digital economy, technology and innovation.
