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“The UAE’s real GDP reached AED 455 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with non-oil

sectors accounting for 77.3 per cent of output and achieving 5.3 per cent year-on-year
growth,” Bin Touq said during a session titled Economies Amid Geostrategic Shifts:

Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Sustainability.

“This reflects the success of our vision to transition towards a knowledge-based and
sustainable economic model.”

UAE strengthens global economic ties

He said the UAE was deepening cooperation with global partners as part of the We the
UAE 2031 vision, which seeks to reinforce the country’s position as a global partner and

attractive business hub.

“Through partnerships with blocs such as the GCC, ASEAN and AfCFTA, we are
expanding market access for our business community,” he said. “These efforts are

supported by the UAE’s strategic location, world-class logistics, flexible business
environment and dynamic capital markets.”

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