News Brief · United Arab Emirates · Published 23 Aug 2026, 12:10
UAE central bank reports resilient banks and strong 2025 growth
The annual stability review links robust output and low inflation to the strength of banks, credit and the wider financial system.
The Central Bank of the UAE reported 2025 real GDP growth of 6.2%, with non-hydrocarbon output up 6.8%, hydrocarbon output up 4.3% and inflation at 1.3%.
What happened
The 2025 Financial Stability Report assessed risks and resilience across UAE banks and markets, placing the financial system within the country's strong recent growth performance.
Why it matters
A resilient banking system can keep credit flowing during shocks, while non-oil growth indicates progress in economic diversification.
Economic context
Strong headline growth does not remove exposure to global finance and energy cycles, so capital buffers, liquidity and credit quality remain important.
Key data
- inflation
- 1.3%
- hydrocarbon
- +4.3%
- real_gdp_2025
- +6.2%
- non_hydrocarbon
- +6.8%
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