UAE's non-oil GDP hits 77.5% and hotel revenues at Dhs36 billion

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the 54th UAE Eid Al Etihad arrives this year crowned with exceptional economic and tourism achievements that reflect the vision of the UAE's leadership and the strength of the Union.

- Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism

"The 54th Eid Al Etihad reminds us of the pivotal moment when the seven Emirates united under one nation - a nation whose solid foundations, progress, and leadership were established by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow founding fathers. Their vision transformed the Emirates into a leading model of growth, development, and prosperity, achieving exceptional accomplishments across diverse fields that have earned global recognition and strengthened the country's prominent regional and international standing," the minister said in his statement marking the 54th Eid Al Etihad.

The minister continued: "The 54th Eid Al Etihad carries special significance, as the country has witnessed exceptional and unprecedented economic and tourism achievements over the past year, reflecting its continued development and its ambitious vision for building a more advanced and prosperous future for current and future generations. On the economic front, the UAE topped economic growth rates at the GCC level. The UAE's real GDP grew by 4.2 per cent during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while non-oil GDP recorded a growth rate of 5.7 per cent. The contribution of non-oil activities to real GDP reached 77.5 per cent, reaffirming the progress of the UAE's economic diversification and the strength of its economic foundations."