This marks the highest growth rate in the Gulf region
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UAE turning ‘disruption into opportunity’ as global alliances shift – minister
UAE Economy and Tourism Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri says the country’s real GDP rose to AED 455 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with non-oil sectors driving 77.3% of output
Abu Dhabi real estate
Next UAE holiday, Dubai property surge, Abu Dhabi real estate boom and scam warning – 10 things you missed this week
Catch up on the UAE’s biggest stories this week: long weekend dates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi property booms, Sharjah’s new city, and key economic policies.
OPEC
UAE non-oil economy shows resilience as trade jumps 24%, OPEC report says
OPEC’s September report highlights UAE non-oil resilience with trade up 24 per cent in H1 2025, Dubai tourism nearing 10m visitors, and Fitch affirming “AA-” rating
eToro
Dubai leads UAE’s non-oil growth in 2025 as diversification boosts investor outlook
The UAE’s non-oil economy grew at its fastest pace in six months in August 2025, with Dubai leading gains and investor confidence hitting new highs
GDP
UAE GDP grows 3.9% to $124bn in Q1 2025 as non-oil economy hits record 77.3 per cent share
UAE GDP grew 3.9 percent to $124bn in Q1 2025, with non-oil sectors hitting a record 77.3 per cent share as manufacturing and finance lead growth
cepa
UAE non-oil trade hits $470.3bn in first half of 2025
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the figures on social media platform X
Abu Dhabi real estate
UAE non-oil economy holds strong in June as real estate and tourism surge: OPEC
UAE PMI remains in expansion territory at 53.5 while Dubai real estate transactions soar 38 per cent in value and tourism exceeds pre-COVID levels
Federal budget
UAE reviews draft federal budget for 2026
UAE leaders review draft 2026 federal budget as economic growth drives new projections
Dubai
UAE launches new AI-driven strategic planning cycle for 2031 Vision
The strategic planning cycle, titled ‘Towards Achieving We the UAE 2031 Vision’, has been shortened from five years to three years
Free trade negotiations
Strategic supplier collaboration: A cornerstone of the UAE’s open, rules-based trade agenda
Even businesses that have no direct dealings with the US can find themselves caught in the crossfire
FDI
UAE sees $45.6bn foreign direct investment in 2024, targets massive $354bn inflow
UAE ranked 10th globally for foreign direct investment in 2024, attracting $45.6bn
india-uae trade
UAE on track to hit $1.1tn trade target 4 years early as non-oil sector booms: Sheikh Mohammed
Trade with Saudi Arabia and India see massive growth as UAE is on track to smash economic targets
GDP
UAE GDP hits $484bn in 2024 with strong non-oil growth as transport, construction and finance lead surge
UAE economy sees 4 per cent boost, trade and manufacturing impress
AI investment
Analysis: UAE’s massive AI investment could redefine its economic future
The ambitious push into advanced technologies was highlighted during Trump’s recent visit to the UAE
geopolitical tensions
UAE economy bucks global trend as Europe, U.S. recession risks grow
UAE economy surges ahead while Western markets slide toward recession as Gulf nation draws investors seeking stability
Bilateral trade
Trump’s Gulf visit looms over new EU-UAE trade talks as president teases ‘very big’ announcement
The timing of Trump’s announcement creates additional complexity for EU-UAE free trade negotiations