The UAE economy recorded consistent growth in the first nine months of 2025, with gross domestic product rising to around Dh1.4 trillion, driven by ongoing resilience in non-oil activities and widespread expansion across major sectors.

Figures published by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre indicated that GDP increased by 5.1% compared with the same period last year, highlighting steady economic progress despite changes in the global environment.

Non-oil sectors continued to lead overall growth, rising 6.1% to surpass Dh1 trillion, underscoring the country’s efforts to develop a more diversified economy.

Among individual sectors, financial and insurance activities saw the fastest growth at 9%, followed by construction at 8.7%, real estate at 7.9%, and manufacturing at 6.9%.

Wholesale and retail trade was the biggest contributor to non-oil GDP, representing 16.1% of the sector, followed by manufacturing at 13.9%. Financial services accounted for 13.5%, while construction made up 11.9%.

The wide-ranging growth across industries highlights underlying economic resilience and steady domestic demand, supported by investment, infrastructure projects, and expansion in the private sector, Gulf News reports.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the results demonstrate the impact of long-term policies aimed at boosting economic diversification.

He noted that the expansion was fuelled by the country’s transition toward a knowledge-driven economy, supported by competitive regulations and a business-friendly environment in line with the national “We the UAE 2031” strategy, which seeks to double GDP to Dh3 trillion within the next decade.

Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, said the findings highlight the resilience of the UAE’s economic system amid ongoing global change.

She added that incorporating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into national statistical frameworks has enhanced policy implementation and supported more effective long-term development planning.