The latest figures confirm the strong performance of the UAE economy. The country’s real Gross Domestic Product (UAE GDP) grew by 3.9% in Q1 2025, reaching AED 455 billion, compared to the same period in 2024. Leadership Perspective on UAE GDP GrowthH.E. Hanan Mansoor Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, noted that the UAE GDP performance demonstrates the efficiency of the country’s economic model. According to her, the 5%+ non-oil GDP growth reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy.