The UAE’s economy is expected to grow by 4.8% in 2025 and the growth rate will rise to about 5% in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The global economy is showing signs of a moderate slowdown after a first half of robust activity largely attributable to temporary factors — such as front-loading of trade and investment and inventory management strategies, says IMF's latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.
