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UAE's GDP hits AED430 billion in Q1 2024

WAM
09 Sep 2024, 19:03 GMT+10

ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said that
the preliminary estimates of the UAE's GDP growth in the Q1 2024, issued by the Federal
Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), underline the resilience and vitality of the national
economy and exemplify its ability to continue on the path of sustainable growth.

He highlighted that the country's real GDP reached AED430 billion in Q1 2024, recording a
remarkable growth of 3.4 percent compared to the same period in 2023, while the non-oil GDP grew
by 4 percent compared to the same period last year.

"Under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the
directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime
Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the country adopted an innovative economic model that supports its
future vision, along with effective national economic strategies, enhancing openness to the world,
promoting partnerships, and transitioning towards an economic model based on flexibility and
innovation," Bin Touq added.

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