Abu Dhabi – The economy of the UAE expanded 3.9 percent during the first quarter of 2025 with gross domestic product worth Dh455 billion, based on initial data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. Non-oil GDP jumped 5.3 percent to Dh352 billion, representing a record 77.3 percent of total output, while oil activities accounted for 22.7 percent.
The manufacturing sector was the quickest-growing, growing by 7.7 percent, followed by construction and finance and insurance, both increasing by 7 percent. Real estate grew by 6.6 percent and trade 3 percent. Contributions of trade to non-oil GDP stood at 15.6 percent, finance and insurance at 14.6 percent, manufacturing at 13.4 percent, construction at 12 percent, and real estate at 7.4 percent.
Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said the results highlight the strength and flexibility of the UAE’s economy and reflect investor confidence in the business environment. He noted the achievement aligns with the We the UAE 2031 vision, which targets GDP of Dh3 trillion within the next decade.
Hanan Mansour Ahli, FCSC Managing Director, stated the robust non-oil growth confirms the UAE's economic model as a success and its emphasis on the creation of a sustainable, diversified, and innovation-based economy.
