UAE's 12 sectors boost 3% Q1 growth
The contribution of non-oil sectors to the UAE's economy increased to 79.4% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching the highest level in history, compared to 78% in the same period of 2025. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3% to reach 485 billion dirhams, with non-oil output expanding by 5% to 385 billion dirhams. The fastest growth was observed in the financial and insurance sectors at 17.3%, followed by construction and building at 8.1%, health and social services at 8%, and information and communications at 6%. Conversely, activities in accommodation and food services declined by 6%, and extractive industries decreased by 3.5%.
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