The UAE GDP recorded a 3.9 percent growth during the first quarter of 2025. Hence, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) released preliminary figures that show the nation’s GDP reached Dh455 billion.
Record Growth in Non-Oil Sectors
The non-oil GDP increased 5.3% year-on-year to Dh352 billion. Therefore, it marks the highest-ever contributions to the national economy at 77.3% of total output. However, the oil-related activities accounted for 22.7% of GDP during the same year. So, it highlights the country’s success in economic diversification. Moreover, you can see the list of the key growth drivers below:
- Manufacturing: +7.7% (fastest-growing sector)
- Finance & Insurance: +7%
- Construction: +7%
- Real Estate: +6.6%
- Trade: +3%
Trade leads with a 15.6% contribution to non-oil GDP, followed by finance and insurance (14.6%), manufacturing (13.4%), construction (12%), and real estate (7.4%).
Leadership and Vision Driving Growth
The Economy and Tourism’s Minister, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, said the result of the first-quarter of this year shows the strength, flexibility, and resilience of the UAE’s economy. He highlighted that the milestone demonstrates the confidence of investors in the business environment of the UAE. Moreover, he tagged it as a global benchmark in accepting advanced policies and regulatory frameworks.
Al Marri said, “With the support of leadership, the contribution of non-oil activities to real GDP has reached a historic peak.” He credited this growth to the government’s knowledge and innovation-based strategies linked to the “We the UAE 2031” Vision, which aims the GDP of the Dh3 trillion within the next decade.
Abu Dhabi’s Strong Contribution
The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has also revealed that the capital’s economy has expanded by 3.4% year-on-year. Moreover, the GDP of the emirate has reached Dh291 billion in the first quarter of this year.
UAE GDP 2025 is on the Road to fastest-growing economy
The latest figure has confirmed the status of the UAE as one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, with to non-oil economy leading the charge. Moreover, the strategic diversification efforts of the nation, investor-friendly policies, and sustainable growth model are continuing the strengthen its position as a global economic hub.
So, we can expect that the country’s GDP could show more growth in the upcoming years. Moreover, it is following the right road to achieve the goal of the “We the UAE 2031” vision.
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