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9/19/24, 11:55 AM UAE's economy grows 3.4% in Q1 on non-oil sector boost | The National
"The UAE's ports have demonstrated exceptional performance during this time, with

Dubai's international ports witnessing a 3.7 per cent growth in the number of containers

handled, while Abu Dhabi's ports experienced a 36 per cent increase in cargo-handling

volume on an annual basis," the ministry added.

Construction and building activities grew 6.2 per cent in line with the "several

development projects initiated by the UAE government in early 2024", the ministry said.

They saw a "substantial rise" in the government’s public capital expenditures, reaching

Dh4.8 billion.

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The restaurant and hotel sector also expanded 4.6 per cent, mainly due to a boost in
tourism, with Dubai alone welcoming 5.18 million international tourists in the first

quarter.

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