The United Arab Emirates recorded robust economic expansion in 2025, with real gross domestic product reaching AED 1.9 trillion, equivalent to approximately $517.34 billion. This figure represents a 6.2 percent year-on-year increase from 2024 levels, according to official data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. The achievement underscores the country's ongoing success in building a diversified, resilient economy that continues to attract global investment and talent.
Non-oil activities played a central role in this performance, expanding by 6.8 percent to AED 1.5 trillion. This segment now accounts for the majority of overall output, highlighting the effectiveness of long-term strategies aimed at reducing reliance on hydrocarbon revenues. Sectors such as construction, financial services, real estate, trade, and tourism emerged as primary contributors, each demonstrating double-digit or near-double-digit gains in key indicators.
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