Strong non-oil sectors, significant foreign and domestic investment, pro-business regulations, and a flexible regulatory environment helped the United Arab Emirates maintain its position as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world in 2025.
In the first half of 2025, non-oil foreign trade increased by 24.5% to Dhs1.7 trillion, or over 14 times the pace of world growth. With Dhs167.6 billion in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, the UAE was placed 10th in the world by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025.
The International Monetary Fund raised the UAE’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.8%, and the country’s sovereign ratings were affirmed by Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P Global, reflecting its sound fiscal policies and robust economic performance.
According to data from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), gross bank assets rose to Dhs5,199.9 billion at the end of September 2025, while gross credit expanded to Dhs2,478.8 billion in the same time frame.
In order to improve financial stability and increase access to financial services, CBUAE also established the UAE National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2026–2030. In H1 2025, real GDP increased by 4.2% year over year to Dhs929 billion. While oil activity contributed 22.5% of real GDP, non-oil GDP increased by 5.7% to Dhs720 billion, or 77.5%.
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