Abu Dhabi Economic Profile
Comprehensive economic profile of Abu Dhabi, the capital emirate of the UAE, covering its sovereign wealth infrastructure, hydrocarbon dominance, post-oil diversification strategy, and institutional role in national governance.
Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 is the emirate's foundational economic diversification blueprint, targeting a structural shift from hydrocarbon dependency to a knowledge-based, globally integrated economy. It has shaped Abu Dhabi's institutional landscape and capital allocation for nearly two decades.
Agriculture & Food Security: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE has elevated food security from an agricultural policy concern to a national strategic priority, investing in controlled-environment agriculture, international farmland acquisition, agri-tech innovation, and strategic food reserves. The federation's arid climate and limited arable land make food security a fundamentally different challenge than in most economies.
Forward Economy: UAE Vision 2031 Pillar 2 — Economic Competitiveness & Diversification
A comprehensive analysis of Forward Economy, the second pillar of We the UAE 2031, covering economic competitiveness, human capital, innovation, R&D investment, GDP doubling targets, non-oil trade expansion, industrial strategy, digital economy, SME development, and Emiratisation.
GCC Economic Diversification Index: Non-Oil GDP Comparison
A structured comparison of economic diversification across the GCC, measuring non-oil GDP share, sectoral breadth, and revenue source diversity. The UAE's diversification lead is quantified against regional peers.
Logistics & Supply Chain: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE has developed one of the world's most comprehensive logistics ecosystems, leveraging its geographic position between Asia, Europe, and Africa. DP World, Emirates SkyCargo, Etihad Cargo, and a network of free zones position the federation as a global trade and supply chain hub.
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE's manufacturing sector is being transformed under Operation 300bn, a national strategy targeting the near-doubling of industrial GDP to AED 300 billion by 2031. Anchored by EGA, STRATA, and Emirates Steel Arkan, the sector is integrating Industry 4.0 technologies across metals, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
Maritime & Ports: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE operates one of the world's most advanced maritime and port ecosystems, anchored by DP World's Jebel Ali Port and AD Ports Group's Khalifa Port. The federation's coastline, strategic location, and institutional investment have established it as the Middle East's dominant maritime hub.
Media & Entertainment: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE has built the Middle East's most comprehensive media and entertainment ecosystem, spanning film production, broadcasting, gaming, digital content, live events, and the visual arts. twofour54, Dubai Media City, and a network of specialised free zones provide the infrastructure for a sector targeting 5 percent of GDP.
Non-Oil GDP Diversification Tracker: 80% Target Progress
Tracking the UAE's progress toward achieving 80 per cent non-oil GDP share under We the UAE 2031. This tracker measures economic diversification against the programme's structural transformation target.
Non-Oil GDP Growth Analysis: Tracking the 80% Target
Detailed tracking analysis of the UAE's non-oil GDP growth trajectory toward the 80% target. Evaluates sector-level contributions, quarterly momentum, and structural factors driving non-hydrocarbon expansion.
Renewable Energy & Clean Tech: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE is building one of the most diversified clean energy portfolios in the Middle East, anchored by Masdar's global platform, the 5.6GW Barakah nuclear plant, and an ambitious hydrogen export strategy. The federation's Net Zero 2050 commitment is backed by commissioned assets and sovereign capital, not merely policy declarations.
Retail & E-Commerce: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE's retail sector is the most developed in the Gulf region, combining world-class physical retail infrastructure with a rapidly growing e-commerce market. The sector serves a high-spending resident population and millions of annual tourists, positioning the federation as the commercial gateway to the Middle East and Africa.
Telecommunications: UAE Sector Intelligence
The UAE operates one of the world's most advanced telecommunications networks, with nationwide 5G coverage, fibre-to-the-home penetration exceeding 95 percent, and two national carriers that have transformed into diversified technology groups. The sector underpins the federation's digital economy ambitions and smart city infrastructure.
UAE GDP Diversification Strategy: From Oil Dependence to Knowledge Economy
Comprehensive analysis of the UAE's multi-decade transition from hydrocarbon reliance to a diversified knowledge-based economy. Examines sectoral reallocation, policy instruments, and measurable progress against Vision 2031 benchmarks.
UAE Non-Oil GDP Share Tracker: Progress, Data & Targets
Tracking the UAE's non-oil GDP share as a percentage of total economic output, measuring progress toward economic diversification under We the UAE 2031.
UAE vs Kuwait: Economic Comparison and Diversification Progress
A comparative analysis of the UAE and Kuwait on economic output, diversification, sovereign wealth, and reform momentum. This benchmark highlights the diverging trajectories of two GCC economies with shared hydrocarbon origins.