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% |

Residency

GCC Visa and Residency Comparison: Golden Visa, Premium Residency, and Work Permits

A comparative analysis of visa and residency programmes across the GCC, covering long-term visas, investment residency, work permits, and talent attraction frameworks. This benchmark evaluates the competitiveness of each country's immigration regime.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Golden Visa Cost 2025: Complete Fee Breakdown and Requirements

Complete breakdown of UAE Golden Visa costs for 2025 across all eligibility categories. Covers government fees, application charges, dependent costs, and total processing expenses for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and students.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Golden Visa Guide 2025: Eligibility, Requirements, and Application Process

Complete guide to the UAE Golden Visa program covering all eligibility categories, documentation requirements, and step-by-step application process. Includes investor, entrepreneur, and specialist pathways.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Retirement Visa Guide: Eligibility, Requirements, and Cost of Living

Complete guide to the UAE retirement visa covering eligibility criteria, financial requirements, application process, and cost of living analysis. Covers the 5-year renewable residency option for retirees over 55.

Feb 22, 2026
Layer 2 Intelligence

Access premium analysis for this section.

Subscribe →