The UAE’s economy enjoyed another strong year in 2025. Rising oil output will continue to support headline GDP growth over the coming quarters. And while there are signs that that activity in the rest of the economy is starting to soften, supportive policy is likely to keep growth strong. Indeed, we expect GDP growth in the UAE to exceed other Gulf countries and consensus expectations this year.
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