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9/12/25, 2:22 PM UAE GDP hits Dh455 billion in Q1 as non-oil share climbs to historic 77.3%
UAE GDP hits Dh455 billion in Q1 as non-oil share climbs to historic 77.3%

Oil-related activities accounted for 22.7 percent of GDP during the same period

Last updated: September 07, 2025 | 12:21
Huda Ata, Special to Gulf News

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s economy grew 3.9 percent in real terms during the first quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product valued at Dh455 billion, according to
preliminary figures released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.

Non-oil GDP rose 5.3 percent year-on-year to Dh352 billion, bringing its contribution to 77.3 percent of total output, the highest level in the country’s history. Oil-
related activities accounted for 22.7 percent of GDP during the same period.

Manufacturing was the fastest-growing sector in the first quarter, expanding 7.7 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Finance and insurance, along with
construction, each recorded 7 percent growth, while real estate activities rose 6.6 percent. Trade advanced by 3 percent.

In terms of contribution to non-oil GDP, trade led with 15.6 percent, followed by finance and insurance at 14.6 percent, manufacturing at 13.4 percent, construction
at 12 percent, and real estate at 7.4 percent.

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