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Economy Country 2025-12-26T22:14:35+00:00

UAE Classified as High‑Income Economy

The latest CEBR report states that the UAE will continue to grow as a high‑income economy, projecting GDP per capita to reach $84,403 in 2025 and real growth to accelerate from 4.0 % to 4.8 %.

UAE Classified as High‑Income Economy

According to a recent report, the United Arab Emirates is classified as a high‑income economy, with GDP per capita—adjusted for purchasing‑power parity—projected to reach $84,403 in 2025. Real GDP growth is expected to accelerate from 4.0 % in 2024 to 4.8 % in 2025, surpassing the pre‑pandemic average of 2.9 %. A study from the Center for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) indicates that the UAE aims to climb into the world’s top 30 economies in the coming decades, buoyed by robust GDP growth, high income levels, and strong financial foundations.

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