The United Arab Emirates recorded a 5.7 percent growth in its non-oil GDP during the first half of 2025, amounting to 720 billion dirhams (approximately 196 billion dollars). Non-oil activities contributed 77.5 percent to the real GDP, while oil-related sectors accounted for the remaining 22.5 percent over the same period.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted that the nation’s proactive economic strategy, guided by leadership directives, has driven this expansion. He emphasized the development of competitive economic policies, increased global economic openness, and the creation of a business environment that encourages private sector participation in non-oil industries. Additionally, technology localization and digital transformation in key economic sectors have positioned the UAE as a leading model for economic diversification, aligning with its vision to become a global hub for the new economy within the next decade.
The minister noted that the strong performance, particularly the 5.7 percent rise in non-oil GDP, reflects the resilience and competitiveness of the national economy, as well as the effectiveness of current economic policies. It also underscores steady progress toward reducing reliance on hydrocarbons and advancing national non-oil industries in line with the “We Are the UAE 2031” vision.
Hanin Mansour Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, stated that the overall GDP reached 929 billion dirhams in the first half of 2025, demonstrating sustained growth momentum led by trade, manufacturing, construction, and financial services. She added that the increased share of non-oil sectors confirms the success of diversification efforts and the UAE’s ability to build a flexible, sustainable, knowledge-based economy.
Among the fastest-growing sectors, financial and insurance activities led with an 8.3 percent increase, followed by construction at 7.9 percent, manufacturing at 7.0 percent, and real estate at 6.5 percent. In terms of contribution to non-oil GDP, trade ranked first with 16.1 percent, followed by financial and insurance services at 14.0 percent, manufacturing at 13.8 percent, construction at 11.8 percent, and real estate at 7.8 percent.
The Gulf Cooperation Council economies collectively showed positive growth in early 2025, with the UAE leading the region due to its robust non-oil performance. This reflects the impact of strategic initiatives aimed at economic diversification and supports broader regional economic integration, contributing to balanced development and regional economic stability.
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“اقتصاد الإمارات غير النفطي ينمو بـ 5.7% في 6 أشهر”
“وحقق الناتج المحلي الإجمالي غير النفطي في دولة الإمارات نمواً بنسبة 5.7 بالمئة بقيمة بلغت 720 مليار درهم (نحو 196 مليار دولار)، وبلغت نسبة مساهمة الأنشطة غير النفطية في الناتج المحلي الإجمالي الحقيقي 77.5 بالمئة، فيما ساهمت الأنشطة النفطية بنسبة 22.5 بالمئة خلال النصف الأول من عام 2025. n nمن جانب