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9/12/25, 4:01 PM UAE Economy Grows 3.9% in Early 2025, Led by Non-Oil Sectors
UAE Economy Grows 3.9% in Early

2025, Led by Non-Oil Sectors

BY THE ARAB TODAY Sep 08, 2025

Table of Contents

UAE Economy Grows 3.9% in Early 2025, Led by Non-Oil Sectors
Strong First-Quarter Performance
Minister Highlights Economic Strength
Business Activity in August
Key Drivers Behind the Growth
Outlook for the UAE Economy

UAE Economy Grows 3.9% in Early 2025, Led by Non-

Oil Sectors

The economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2025 compared
to the same period last year, according to the state news agency WAM. The country’s real gross
domestic product (GDP) reached $123.8 billion (AED 455 billion) during this period. This growth was
mainly driven by a strong rise in non-oil activities, which increased by 5.3%.

Strong First-Quarter Performance

Non-oil GDP, which includes industries such as manufacturing, trade, and finance, reached $95.8
billion (AED 352 billion) in the first quarter. Oil-related activities, however, contributed 22.7% of the
total economy.

Among all sectors, manufacturing showed the highest growth, rising by 7.7%. The finance,
insurance, and construction sectors each grew by 7%, while real estate expanded by

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