UAE’s Non-oil Diversification Drive Powers 6.2% 2025 Growth, but Iran Conflict Threatens Long-Term Economic Momentum - Tekedia

The UAE reported 6.2% real GDP growth in 2025, with non-oil GDP up 6.8% as construction, finance, real estate, transport and trade expanded strongly.

The figures underscore the success of the UAE’s economic diversification strategy and its push under We the UAE 2031.

But rising U.S.-Iran tensions are increasing security and shipping risks, especially around the Strait of Hormuz.

That could raise trade and transport costs and weaken the UAE’s appeal as a stable regional trade and investment hub.