Non-Oil Growth Drives UAE Economy to $517 Billion GDP Milestone in 2025
RIYADH — The UAE’s economy expanded 6.2% in 2025, reaching 1.9 trillion dirhams ($517 billion), driven by a 6.8% surge in the non‑oil sector, according to official data.
The non‑oil economy alone hit 1.5 trillion dirhams, with construction leading growth at 11.1%, followed by finance and insurance at 10.4%. Trade remained the largest contributor to GDP at 16.9%.
Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq credited the “wise leadership’s support” and private sector efforts for the performance, aligning with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.
Dubai approved a 1.5 billion dirham economic support package this month, following a 1 billion package in March, while the central bank rolled out a financial resilience plan for banks. The data underscores the UAE’s ongoing push to diversify away from oil and build a flexible, innovation‑driven economy.
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