The United Arab Emirates has demonstrated remarkable economic resilience with its non-oil sector expanding by 6.1% during the first nine months of 2025, according to official data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). This robust performance contributed significantly to the nation’s overall GDP growth of 5.1% year-on-year, bringing total economic output to approximately Dh1.4 trillion.
Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri announced on Friday that the non-oil sector’s value exceeded Dh1 trillion, highlighting the success of the country’s strategic diversification efforts. The minister credited this economic achievement to the UAE’s ongoing transition toward a knowledge-based economy supported by competitive legislative frameworks and business-friendly policies aligned with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.
Sectoral analysis reveals financial and insurance activities led the expansion with 9% growth, followed closely by construction at 8.7%, real estate at 7.9%, and manufacturing at 6.9%. In terms of overall contribution to non-oil GDP, wholesale and retail trade maintained the largest share at 16.1%, with manufacturing accounting for 13.9%, financial services 13.5%, and construction 11.9%.
Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the FCSC, emphasized that these results demonstrate the resilience of the UAE’s economic model amid global economic shifts. She noted that the integration of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into national statistical systems has significantly enhanced policy efficiency and development planning capabilities. The sustained growth positions the UAE favorably to achieve its ambitious goal of doubling the national GDP to Dh3 trillion within the next decade.