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UAE Economy grows 4.5% in 2025 | Banking sector earnings up 8% YoY | Non-oil GDP contributes 75% to total economic output

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Bloomberg

Jul 15, 2025

UAE Economy Demonstrates Robust 4.7% Annual Growth

The UAE's non-oil sector continues to drive economic expansion, with 6% annual growth positioning the nation as a dynamic hub for global capital in financial services, AI, and pharmaceuticals.

Zawya

Jul 12, 2025

UAE Banks Commit AED 1 Trillion to Sustainable Finance by 2030

The UAE Banks Federation announces unprecedented commitment to sustainable finance, with UAE banks accounting for 64% of MENA region's green bond issuance in 2024, up from 24% in 2021.

Central Bank UAE

Jul 10, 2025

UAE Central Bank Maintains Base Rate at 4.40% Following Fed Decision

CBUAE's monetary policy continues to align with Federal Reserve decisions, maintaining stability in the dirham peg while supporting robust banking sector performance with 8% earnings growth.

Reuters

Jul 8, 2025

Dubai Real Estate Market Surges 70% as Global Investors Flood In

Major institutional investors including Brookfield Corp. and Goldman Sachs drive unprecedented growth in Dubai's property market, attracted by favorable tax conditions and superior returns.

Bloomberg

Jul 5, 2025

ADNOC's $13 Billion Covestro Acquisition Signals Energy Transition

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's strategic acquisition of German chemical giant Covestro reflects the UAE's commitment to economic diversification and positioning in the evolving energy landscape.

IMF

Jul 3, 2025

UAE's $30 Billion Alterra Climate Fund Mobilizes Global Investment

In partnership with BlackRock, Brookfield, and TPG, the UAE's Alterra fund aims to mobilize $250 billion by 2030 for energy transition and climate technology, particularly in developing nations.