UAE MARKS 54TH EID AL ETIHAD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS

The United Arab Emirates is marking its 54th Eid Al Etihad while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading nation across political, economic, humanitarian and developmental fields.

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Al Dhaid. Bur Dubai. Khorfakkan.

Throughout the year, the UAE sustained a dynamic foreign policy and a key role in bolstering global stability. Its diplomatic engagement included efforts to stop the war in Gaza, condemnation of the civil war in Sudan and support for a civilian-led solution. The UAE also engaged in efforts to ease tensions between India and Pakistan, supported deescalation between Israel and Iran, and contributed to building international opposition to the Israeli attack on Qatar.

The UAE served as a platform for dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and continued its mediation between Russia and Ukraine, completing 17 rounds that enabled the exchange of 4,641 prisoners.

The UAE remained a focal point for visits by world leaders and upheld a distinguished presence in major international summits, notably G20, BRICS 2025 and COP30.

The national economy sustained strong momentum, emerging as one of the fastest-growing globally. According to the International Monetary Fund, growth is expected to reach 4.8 per cent, while non-oil foreign trade totalled Dhs1.7 trillion in the first half, up 24.5 per cent. The UAE further endorsed its largest federal budget to date for 2026 at Dhs92.4 billion and introduced the National Investment Strategy 2031.