Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 per cent in 2025 as compared to 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). Non-oil GDP increased by 6.8 per cent during 2025 as compared to 2024, reaching AED1.5 trillion.
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the national economy continues to deliver outstanding and exceptional performance under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
He noted that the latest economic results reÀect the eႇectiveness of the UAE’s strategy to develop a diversi¿ed and sustainable economic model, supported by robust growth in non-oil sectors and the rising role of new economy industries. He stressed that this momentum reinforces the country’s path towards achieving the objectives of the “We the UAE 2031” vision.
Bin Touq noted that the UAE’s Àexible economic policies, based on future foresight and eႇective responsiveness to global developments, have accelerated economic diversi¿- cation and strengthened the foundations of competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the FCSC, said the strong economic results achieved in 2025 reÀect the success of the UAE’s development and economic policies in strengthening economic stability and enhancing the competitiveness of key sectors, while continuing to develop the structure of the national economy towards greater diversity and eႈciency.
She added that the UAE continues to strengthen its future economic readiness through investment in the digital economy, technology and innovation, while developing an integrated economic ecosystem that supports long-term growth and reinforces the country’s position as a global hub for business and investment.
Several economic sectors recorded strong performance in 2025. The construction sector led growth with an increase of 11.1 per cent, followed by the ¿nancial and insurance sector at 10.4 per cent, the real estate sector at 7.9 per cent, and the transport and storage sector at 7.8 per cent, reÀecting sustained momentum across the UAE’s key economic activities.
