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% |

Sustainability

Clean Energy Capacity Tracker: 19.8 GW Target

Tracking the UAE's progress toward 19.8 GW of installed clean energy capacity under We the UAE 2031 and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. This tracker measures renewable and nuclear deployment against national energy transition targets.

Feb 22, 2026

Forward Ecosystem: UAE Vision 2031 Pillar 4 — Smart Government, Security & Infrastructure

A comprehensive analysis of Forward Ecosystem, the fourth pillar of We the UAE 2031, covering smart government, security, rule of law, advanced infrastructure, Net Zero 2050 strategy, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Feb 22, 2026

GCC Sustainability and Climate Comparison: Net Zero Targets and Renewable Energy

A comparative analysis of sustainability commitments across the GCC, covering net zero targets, renewable energy deployment, carbon capture, and green finance frameworks. This benchmark tracks how Gulf states are positioning for the energy transition.

Feb 22, 2026

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

Masdar is Abu Dhabi's flagship renewable energy company, advancing clean technology and sustainable urban development across the UAE and globally. The company operates as a cornerstone of the emirate's commitment to diversifying its energy portfolio and reducing carbon emissions.

Feb 22, 2026

Masdar City: Definition and UAE Context

Masdar City is a planned sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi designed as a global hub for clean energy innovation and low-carbon living.

Feb 22, 2026

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

National Food Security Strategy 2051

The UAE's long-term framework for achieving food security through technology-driven agriculture, supply chain diversification, and domestic food production capacity. The strategy targets positioning the UAE as the world's best in the Global Food Security Index by 2051.

Feb 22, 2026

National Hydrogen Strategy

The UAE's strategy to become a leading global exporter of both blue and green hydrogen, targeting 1.4 million tonnes of green hydrogen production annually by 2031. The programme leverages ADNOC and Masdar as dual-track implementation platforms.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Construction Sector: Megaprojects, Labour, and Sustainability Standards

A deep dive into the UAE's construction sector analysing the current megaproject pipeline, construction spending volumes, the labour model underpinning the industry, emerging sustainability and green building standards, contractor landscape, and the structural challenges facing one of the federation's most economically significant but scrutinised industries.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Electric Vehicle Adoption Tracker: Registration and Infrastructure

Tracking electric vehicle adoption in the UAE by registration volumes, market share, and charging infrastructure deployment. This tracker monitors progress against federal and emirate-level EV targets aligned with the Net Zero 2050 strategy.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Energy Strategy 2050

The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 sets the federation's long-term energy mix targets, aiming to balance hydrocarbon production with a tripling of renewable energy contribution and a 70 percent reduction in the carbon footprint of power generation. It represents the most comprehensive energy planning framework in the Gulf region.

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 Food Security Index Tracker: Self-Sufficiency Targets

Tracking the UAE's progress toward enhanced food security and self-sufficiency targets under We the UAE 2031. This tracker measures domestic food production, strategic reserves, and supply chain resilience against national food security objectives.

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

UAE Green Building Tracker: Estidama and LEED Certification Progress

Tracking the UAE's green building certification progress across Estidama, LEED, and other sustainability rating systems. This tracker monitors certified gross floor area, regulatory mandates, and alignment with the UAE Net Zero 2050 built environment targets.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative

The UAE's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, backed by over AED 600 billion in clean energy investment. The initiative encompasses energy, industry, transport, waste, and agriculture decarbonisation pathways.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Water Desalination: Technology, Capacity, and Sustainability

A technical and strategic analysis of the UAE's desalination infrastructure, covering installed capacity, technology transition from thermal to reverse osmosis, energy consumption challenges, cost economics, and the national strategy to ensure water security in one of the world's most water-scarce regions.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Water Security Strategy 2036

The UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 addresses the federation's critical water supply challenge, setting targets for demand reduction, supply diversification, and emergency reserves. It confronts one of the most fundamental resource constraints facing the UAE's long-term development.

Feb 22, 2026
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