Robust expansion in Abu Dhabi, strategic investments in technology, and rapid AI adoption position the UAE as the region’s strongest performer The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the Gulf’s fastest-growing economy in 2025, reaffirming its position as the region’s most dynamic financial hub. According to Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the UAE recorded the strongest economic performance among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries this year — a milestone driven by visionary leadership, diversified growth strategies, and technological advancement. A significant contributor to this performance has been … Continue reading UAE Leads Gulf Economic Growth in 2025, IMF Says