The UAE economy continues its strong growth trajectory, with the country's GDP expanding by 6.2 per cent in 2025 to reach AED 1.9 trillion.
According to the latest figures, non-oil economic activity remained a key driver of growth, with non-oil GDP rising 6.8 per cent to AED 1.5 trillion.
The strongest-performing sectors included construction, financial and insurance activities, and real estate, highlighting the continued diversification of the national economy.
In terms of overall contributions to non-oil GDP, the trade sector maintained the largest share at 16.9 per cent, followed by the financial and insurance sector (13.2%), construction (12.9%), and manufacturing industries (12.8%).
Commenting on the results, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the latest figures reflect genuine and sustained progress toward the goals of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, made possible through the support and guidance of the country's leadership.
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The chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons will not seek reappointment, he said, citing the board's lack of backing after tensions with the charitable arm that controls the group.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the private office of Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the home of its security intelligence chief in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major upgrades on Al Marabea’ Street in Al Quoz, improving traffic flow and easing congestion.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.