UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% | UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% |

Environment

National Circular Economy Policy

The UAE National Circular Economy Policy establishes the federation's framework for transitioning from a linear take-make-dispose model to a circular system that minimises waste, maximises resource recovery, and embeds sustainability across manufacturing, construction, and consumption. It targets four priority sectors with measurable waste reduction and recycling goals.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Carbon Emissions Tracker: Per Capita Reduction Progress

Tracking the UAE's carbon emissions reduction progress including per capita emissions, sectoral contributions, and alignment with the Net Zero 2050 pathway. This tracker measures decarbonisation across energy, industry, and transport.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Environmental Regulations: Emissions Standards and Sustainability Requirements

Comprehensive guide to the UAE's environmental regulatory framework, covering federal environmental protection law, emissions standards, waste management, and sustainability mandates. Essential for businesses navigating environmental compliance in the UAE.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Green Agenda 2030

The UAE Green Agenda 2030 is the federation's integrated framework for green economic growth, targeting sustainable development across energy, water, waste, agriculture, and urban planning. It establishes the environmental governance architecture through which the UAE pursues growth without proportional increases in ecological impact.

Feb 22, 2026
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