Muscat, Oman – The Statistical Centre of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a special report on the occasion of the United Arab Emirates‘ 54th National Day celebrations. The report reviews the most prominent social and economic achievements of the country, emphasizing its role as a global center for the new economy and sustainable development.
The report noted that the leadership’s forward-looking vision has transformed the UAE into a model of economic innovation and social stability. This comes with a focus on economic diversification, sustainability, and human capital development. This aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
According to the report, the UAE ranked first regionally and seventh globally in social cohesion. It also made significant strides in competitiveness indicators, aiming to reach fifth place globally by 2025. The UAE holds global leadership in 223 indicators and ranks among the top five countries in 444 global indicators.
The report highlights the strategic transformations in the country. These include the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, food and water security plans up to 2036 and 2051, and the development of smart cities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah. Additionally, it emphasizes the strengthening of the technology, space, renewable energy, and advanced industries sectors.
The report explained that the UAE has transformed into an Arab and international space power. The Hope Probe successfully reached Mars, and the country is working on projects to explore the asteroid belt in 2028 and establish a Mars settlement in 2117. It also highlighted the UAE’s leading position in digital transformation and innovation, including its first-place ranking globally in telecommunications infrastructure. Furthermore, the UAE ranks second globally in AI readiness by 2025, and more than 90% of government services have been digitized.
The report emphasized that the UAE’s sovereign wealth funds play a strategic role in bolstering economic strength. The country’s banking assets exceeded AED 5.199 trillion. The “UAE Global Trade Hub” program was launched to attract 1,000 international companies. This enhances foreign investment and underscores the UAE’s economic dynamism and global competitiveness.
This report comes amidst the UAE’s strategic economic transformation, focusing on diversification away from oil towards future-oriented sectors such as space, renewable energy, and advanced industries. It commends the forward-looking government’s commitment to achieving results through the rule of law and the preservation of human dignity. The report also highlights the availability of a robust and interconnected technological infrastructure. It affirms that the UAE possesses global strength that supports growth and stability, and is a prominent advocate for the global environmental agenda.
