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UAE

UAE · ARE · Middle East

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, known for its vast oil reserves and rapid economic diversification. It has transformed into a major global hub for tourism, finance, and logistics, attracting significant foreign investment. The nation continues to invest in advanced technology and sustainable development initiatives.

Leadership

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

President (also Ruler of Abu Dhabi)

GOVERNMENT: Federal absolute monarchy

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Economy

GDP

$580.0B

GDP per Capita

$58.0K

GDP Growth

+4.5%

Inflation

2.8%

Unemployment

2.2%

Oil and GasServices (Tourism, Finance, Real Estate)TradeManufacturing

Trade

Key Exports

Crude OilNatural GasRefined Petroleum ProductsAluminumRe-exports

Key Imports

MachineryTransport EquipmentChemicalsFoodManufactured Goods

Top Partners

IndiaJapanChinaSaudi ArabiaUSAGermany

Recent Events (1)

High4h ago

Hormuz crisis, US sanctions impact UAE travel and oil

The Strait of Hormuz crisis and tougher U.S. sanctions are affecting United Arab Emirates travel, oil trade, and security.

Headlines (8)

asiatimesAug 9

No need to overread the Middle East’s marriages of convenience

khaleejtimesAug 9

Dubai’s Expo City set for a day of Palestinian food, music and heritage

bahrainnewsAug 9

UAE advances integration of agentic AI across Federal Government

thesunAug 9

Ibiza Weekender and Celebs Go Dating star engaged to stunning girlfriend – after quitting fame to move to Dubai

yahooAug 9

'She's mainly really disappointed' – Marlen Reusser crashes off the podium on the final stage of the Tour d...

gulfnewsAug 9

UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy attends Colombia presidential inauguration

dailystarAug 9

Ring of steel in place as 'mob boss' Daniel Kinahan extradited to face trial

urdupointAug 9

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