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Al Marri said the figures confirm the strength and resilience of the national economy and its ability to
continue its exceptional growth path.

“They also confirm the success of the comprehensive development model adopted by the country.
They reflect the confidence of investors and the international community in the UAE's business and

investment environment, which has become a global model to emulate in adopting advanced
economic policies and developing a legislative infrastructure that stimulates growth,” said Al Marri.

Hanan Mansour Ahli, director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, emphasised that
the UAE's GDP growth during the first quarter of this year confirms the efficiency of the UAE's
economic model. She also added that it reflects the UAE government's success in implementing the
leadership's directives to develop economic sectors on a sustainable basis and intensify economic

diversification efforts to ensure the continued development and growth of the country's GDP.

She stated that the growth of non-oil GDP by more than 5 per cent reflects the UAE's directions and

vision to establish an advanced and diversified economic model, enabled by technology and
innovation. This model provides a stimulating environment for business sectors and individuals with
ideas to transform their visions into successful companies and projects that contribute to the UAE's
evolving economic landscape.

Top performing sectors

Manufacturing sectors grew 7.7 per cent during January-March 2025, followed by the finance and
insurance and construction sectors, which both achieved growth of 7.0 per cent. Real estate activities

grew by 6.6 per cent, and the trade industry by 3.0 per cent.

Among the economic activities that contributed most to non-oil GDP during the first quarter of 2025,

the trade sector ranked first, contributing 15.6 per cent, while the finance and insurance sector came
in second, contributing 14.6 per cent. Manufacturing industries followed with 13.4 per cent, while the
construction sector contributed 12.0 per cent and real estate activities 7.4 per cent.

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