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UAE set to be a “fiscal outlier” and the fastest growing country in the Gulf this year
The UAE is projected to achieve a fiscal surplus of up to 4.0% of GDP
Non-oil sector momentum + hydrocarbons recovery lift GDP outlook for 2025
The CBUAE also raised its forecast for non-hydrocarbon GDP this year to 4.9% from 4.5%
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Purchasing managers’ index
Non-oil private sector activity grows at the quickest pace in 11 months as northern Emirates and Abu Dhabi drive growth
The seasonally adjusted PMI rose to 54.8 in November, up from 53.8 a month earlier
Non-oil private sector expands at softer pace in October
The country’s seasonally adjusted PMI fell to 53.8 in October, from 54.2 a month earlier
Non-oil private sector growth improves by the most in seven months
The seasonally adjusted PMI rose to 54.2 in September, up from 53.3 a month earlier
Non-oil sales weaken as demand continues to lose momentum in August
The headline PMI increased to 53.3 in from a 49-month low of 52.9 in July
Inflation
AI may be engineering its own bust
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A year led by the non-oil sector
Non-oil sector growth contributed a record 77.5% of GDP in 1H 2025
A year led by the non-oil sector
Non-oil sector growth contributed a record 77.5% of GDP in 1H 2025
Weaker transport prices ease Abu Dhabi inflation to 0.9% in November
Monthly inflation slipped 0.3%, after having inched up 0.7% in October
Tourism
The passport reshuffle
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UAE economy grows 4.2% in 1H 2025 on the back of non-oil sector strength
Non-oil GDP expanded 5.7% in 1H 2025, bringing the share of non-oil activities to a…
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