The UAE’s real gross domestic product increased by 0.4% to Dh961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, despite regional disruptions that impacted economic performance during the second quarter. This growth was fuelled by growth in non-oil activities.
The non-oil GDP increased by 1.8% in comparison to the same period last year, according to preliminary figures released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center. The UAE economy experienced contraction in the second quarter of 2026, despite development in the first six months of the year.
In the April-to-June period, the real GDP was Dh476.9 billion, a 2.1% decrease from the corresponding quarter of 2025. Several sectors, including tourism, transport, and trade, were impacted by regional developments and disruptions to travel, resulting in a 1.1% decline in non-oil activities during the quarter.
The figures underscore the influence of regional challenges on economic activity, despite the fact that the broader non-oil economy experienced growth during the first half of the year. During the first half of 2026, financial and insurance activities experienced the most rapid growth among major economic sectors, expanding by 14.8%. Health and social work activities experienced a 6% increase, while information and communication activities experienced a 7.3% growth.
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