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Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre: 2025 national GDP release

Observed national growth, sector growth and GDP composition. This profile records the source as an evidence route for United Arab Emirates · Country intelligence, not as proof of accessible demand.

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What the source contributes

Observed national growth, sector growth and GDP composition. This profile records the source as an evidence route for United Arab Emirates · Country intelligence, not as proof of accessible demand.

Observed national growth, sector growth and GDP composition.

Real GDP growth: 6.2%. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Nominal GDP: AED 1.9tn. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Non-oil GDP growth: 6.8%. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Non-oil GDP: AED 1.5tn. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Construction growth: 11.1%. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Finance and insurance growth: 10.4%. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Real-estate growth: 7.9%. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

Transport and storage growth: 7.8%. Reference period: 2025 · national release. Status in the Horizon dossier: Observed.

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