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and Statistics Center.

“The contribution of non-oil economic activities to the real GDP has reached a

new record level, reaching 77.3 per cent for the first time in the country's history,

which reflects the momentum of economic diversification enjoyed by the UAE and

confirms the effectiveness of national policies and strategies aimed at building a

knowledge- and innovation-based economic model,” said Abdullah bin Touq Al

Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.

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As part of the“We the UAE 2031” vision, he said, the aim is to raise the country's

GDP to Dh3 trillion by the next decade.

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The latest data released on Sunday revealed that the UAE's real GDP grew 3.9

per cent in the first quarter of 2025, led by non-oil sectors, which grew 5.3 per
cent.

The country's GDP reached Dh455 billion at the end of the January-March 2025

period, with non-oil GDP accounting for Dh352 billion, with manufacturing,

finance, insurance, and construction sectors leading the growth.

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,

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