UAE Poised for Strong Economic Growth in 2025, Outpaces Regional Peers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to experience robust economic growth, with the World Bank forecasting a 4% expansion in 2025, surpassing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional average. This projection underscores the UAE's resilience and strategic positioning as a leader in economic diversification and development. UAE's Economic Outlook The UAE is expected to grow by 4% in 2025 , an improvement from the 2024 growth rate of 3.3% , despite being slightly lower than the previous projection of 4.1% by the World Bank. In 2026, the UAE’s growth rate is forecasted to climb further to 4.1% , solidifying its position among the region's top-performing economies. Regional Comparison The UAE’s growth forecast for 2025 places it ahead of its GCC counterparts, including: Saudi Arabia : 3.4% Bahrain : 3.3% Qatar : 2.7% Oman : 2.4% Kuwait : 1.7% In 2026, the UAE is expected to be among the top three fastest-growing GCC economies, trailing only Qatar (5.5%) and Saudi Arabia (5...