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DATA FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Results reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the continued guidance and efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in advancing government excellence.
- First globally in government innovation, strategic prioritisation, and adaptability in executing plans and strategies
- Second globally in leadership and foresight
- Second globally in government services satisfaction, employment indicators, and adaptability
- Third globally in long-term vision and institutional coordination
In a renewed affirmation of the success of its development model built on proactiveness, adaptability, and future readiness, the UAE Government has further strengthened its global standing by securing its position among the world’s top 10 in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI).
This achievement reflects the vision of the UAE’s leadership in building a future-focused government grounded in innovation, institutional excellence, and adaptability to global transformations. It further reinforces the country’s position as a global model for modern governance.
The UAE’s advanced performance highlights the success of its government approach in transforming national ambitions into tangible global achievements. This is driven by the development of an integrated government ecosystem that combines effective policymaking, economic competitiveness, wellbeing, and investment in people. The approach aligns with the objectives of the “We the UAE 2031” vision and strengthens the UAE’s global standing as a trusted partner and a hub for shaping the future.
The UAE’s progress in the Chandler Good Government Index – one of the world’s most comprehensive benchmarks for assessing government effectiveness across 133 countries, underscores the strength of its governance model. This model is built on proactiveness, speed of delivery, government agility, and readiness to navigate global changes, alongside the ability to create opportunities while consistently achieving leading global results.
His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, stated:
“Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has succeeded in redefining the concept of government work globally through a model based on speed of achievement, operational excellence, and continuous readiness and agility in decision-making and development.
“The UAE leadership did not settle for building a traditional government that manages the present, but instead established a government that shapes the future, creates opportunities, anticipates change, and transforms global challenges into new pathways for growth and development. International indicators reflect the position the UAE has attained as one of the world’s most efficient, agile, and effective governments. This achievement embodies a leadership vision that places people at the centre of progress and recognises that shaping the future requires innovative thinking, proactive action, and a culture that knows no limits. What has been achieved is the result of national teams that have made excellence a daily approach and innovation a way of working, positioning the UAE as a global benchmark in building the governments of the future.”
The UAE achieved advanced results, ranking first regionally and across the Arab world in good governance. It also topped several global indicators, ranking first worldwide in government innovation, strategic prioritisation, and adaptability in executing plans and strategies, reflecting the efficiency of its governance model in anticipating the future and translating vision into tangible outcomes.
The UAE also ranked second globally in government services satisfaction, adaptability, and employment indicators, demonstrating the success of its policies in enhancing wellbeing, improving service efficiency, empowering national talent, and attracting global talent. Furthermore, it ranked third globally in long-term vision and institutional coordination indicators, reflecting the strength of its government model based on institutional integration, long-term strategic planning, and the ability to develop flexible policies that keep pace with global changes and accelerate government performance.
The UN Statistical Commission has selected the UAE to join the Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking a significant milestone, the first of its kind in the region. The selection reflects growing global confidence in the UAE’s leadership in developing statistical systems and strengthening data governance at the international level.
The UAE’s selection to the Advisory Board was announced during the country’s participation in the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, held in New York from 3–6 March. The event represents the world’s largest international gathering of experts in statistics and data science, bringing together heads and directors of national statistical offices and data authorities from around the world, alongside academics, experts, and advisors from UN bodies and international organizations.
The UAE’s membership on the Advisory Board marks a significant milestone in its global leadership, particularly as it follows the country’s election to the United Nations Statistical Commission for the 2025–2028 term, making it the only Arab country currently serving on the Commission in a historic first since the Commission’s establishment in 1946.
The UAE delegation included government leaders from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), the Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development, and the UAE’s National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee.
International Expertise and a UN Governance Mechanism
The Advisory Board, established in line with the outcomes of the previous session of the UN Statistical Commission, is a high-level UN mechanism dedicated to reinforcing global commitment to the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. It aims to enhance the reliability, transparency, and independence of data amid the rapidly evolving global data ecosystem.
The Board brings together a distinguished group of international experts and specialists in official statistics, including five members from the United Nations Statistical Commission who serve on the Board throughout their Commission membership. This structure ensures a direct institutional connection to UN decision-making mechanisms and strengthens integration between technical and strategic levels.
The Board’s priorities focus on institutionalizing the Fundamental Principles as a reference framework for national statistical systems and promoting their adoption through high-level international strategic dialogue. It also supports the readiness of national systems to adapt to digital transformation, including the management of big data, the use of AI technologies, and the enhancement of data source interoperability. In addition, the Board contributes to the development of future statistical standards and practices, reinforcing global trust in official statistics and keeping pace with the evolution of the international data landscape.
Hanan Ahli: A More Integrated, Resilient, and Future-Ready Global Statistical System
Her Excellency Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), welcomed the UAE’s selection to the Advisory Board, affirming that the UAE Government will leverage its membership to support the practical implementation of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
She noted that the UAE will share its expertise in data harmonization and enhancing the quality of official statistics, while contributing to the development of governance frameworks that keep pace with digital transformation and ensure responsible and secure use of technology. She also emphasized strengthening collaboration and capacity-building through knowledge exchange, contributing to the establishment of a more integrated, resilient, and future-ready global statistical system that supports sustainable development priorities.
H.E. added that the UAE’s participation in the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, during its membership for the 2025–2028 term, reflects the country’s commitment to advancing a national statistical system built on reliability, governance, and integration. She highlighted the importance of transforming official statistics into a strategic enabler for policymaking, improving wellbeing, supporting sustainable growth, and strengthening data integration among relevant entities to enhance national indicators and support evidence-based policies.
She stated: “The UAE’s membership in the United Nations Statistical Commission represents a strategic milestone in the development of the national statistical work. We are working to move from data production to maximizing its impact in strategic foresight through an integrated statistical system built on governance, transparency, and advanced technologies; enhancing competitiveness, supporting sustainability, and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a trusted international partner in developing the global statistical system.”
Active Participation and Distinguished Presence
During the meetings, the UAE delegation participated in several discussions and contributions addressing key statistical topics on the Commission’s agenda. These included the development of international statistical frameworks, updates to methodologies related to national accounts, social, demographic and health statistics, environmental and agricultural statistics, as well as business and trade statistics.
Discussions also covered data governance, the greater use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in statistical work, and strengthening the measurement of progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The UAE delegation emphasized the strategic importance of data governance in ensuring data quality, security, and usability, particularly in light of the growing reliance on non-traditional data sources and emerging technologies. The delegation also welcomed continued technical cooperation and knowledge exchange with international and regional partners to enhance the reliability of national statistics and their comparability at the international level.
These efforts also contribute to developing global databases and strengthening coordination and effective governance through the work programs of technical teams, supporting coherent and integrated implementation at both national and international levels.
It is worth noting that the United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1946, is the highest international body responsible for developing the global statistical system. It plays a central role in decision-making related to statistical work, developing international statistical standards, supporting statistical systems in member states, and coordinating statistical activities among countries and international organizations. The Commission comprises 24 members elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, representing different regions of the world.
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that the UAE’s GDP grew by 5.1% during the first 9 months of 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, reaching approximately AED 1.4 trillion. His Excellency emphasized that this growth reflects the success of the UAE’s economic policies, driven by the vision and direction of the wise leadership, further reaffirming the UAE’s position as a leading global economic power and an attractive destination for business and investment.
“These positive results, issued by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, indicate the achievement of new levels of growth and competitiveness,” H.E. added. “Non-oil GDP recorded a 6.1% growth during the first 9 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, exceeding AED 1 trillion in value. This reflects the continued development of the UAE’s economic model, built on diversification, knowledge, innovation, and the development of a robust and competitive legislative and economic environment,” he noted.
H.E. the Minister stated that: “These results shed light on the strong performance of non-oil sectors and their pivotal role in achieving the economic objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to double the country’s GDP to AED 3 trillion and position the UAE as a leading global hub for the new economy over the next decade.”
Her Excellency Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), stated that GDP indicators for the first 9 months of 2025 reflect the advancement the national economy has reached, driven by integrated government policies and the efficiency of the national data and statistics ecosystem.
“This strong performance reflects the competitiveness of the UAE’s economic model based on diversification, innovation, and investment in human capital, reinforced by policy integration and strategic planning supported by accurate and reliable statistics,” she said.
She further noted that the continuous development of the national statistical system, alongside the use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in analyzing economic indicators, has enhanced policy efficiency and promoted the UAE’s ability to achieve its development objectives.
Fastest-Growing Sectors Drive Economic Transformation
Results from the FCSC showcased the UAE’s success in consolidating a balanced and sustainable economic model based on diversification, productivity enhancement, and increasing value-added across vital sectors. This performance reflects the resilience of the UAE’s economic foundations and its capacity to sustain growth amid global economic shifts and challenges, supported by resilient economic policies, advanced infrastructure, and a competitive legislative ecosystem.
The finance and insurance sector recorded the highest growth rate during the first 9 months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, achieving 9% growth. It was followed by the construction sector at 8.7%, real estate at 7.9%, and manufacturing industries at 6.9%.
In terms of sectoral contribution to non-oil GDP, the trade sector ranked first with a 16.1% share, followed by manufacturing industries at 13.9%, finance and insurance at 13.5%, construction at 11.9%, and real estate activities at 7.9%.
UAE Leadership Promotes GCC Economic Integration
GCC economies recorded positive economic performance across key sectors during the first 9 months of 2025. The UAE led this advanced performance, reaffirming the effectiveness of the targeted national policies in supporting a diversified and sustainable economic model.
This progress reinforces the UAE’s position as a key driver of regional growth and a trusted international economic partner, contributing to strengthening GCC economic integration and advancing balanced development pathways that promote stability and prosperity across the region.
During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, in collaboration with the National Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in strategic partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), launched the “Sustainability Club which is a pioneering national initiative. The launch forms part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to translate its commitment to empowering younger generations and strengthening their role in achieving the SDGs by 2030.
The initiative aims to empower children and position them as active leaders in raising awareness and implementing community-based activities aligned with the 17 SDGs. Seventeen children have been selected, each representing one of the Goals, and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to lead awareness campaigns and community initiatives within their schools and wider communities. Through this approach, the initiative seeks to embed the concept of sustainability through a child’s perspective into national action.
H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange and Chair of the National Committee on the SDGs, stated that the launch of the Sustainability Club reflects the UAE’s approach to investing in people and building capabilities from an early age, positioning children as genuine partners in the nation’s development journey and future-shaping efforts.
H.E. Lootah said: “Empowering children to understand the Sustainable Development Goals and actively contribute to achieving them is a long-term strategic investment that ensures sustainable impact and enhances national readiness for the future. For us, children are not merely beneficiaries of the sustainability agenda; they are leaders who carry its values and translate them into on-the-ground community practices.”
He added: “At the National Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to fostering an enabling environment that empowers children to express themselves, take initiative, and participate meaningfully. This enhances their early awareness of national and global issues. The Sustainability Club stands as a leading national model that reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a conscious, responsible generation capable of contributing effectively to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
H.E. Rym Abdulla Al Falasy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, emphasized that the UAE’s sustainability story has been written by its people, families, and the values passed down across generations. These values, she noted, have become integral to how children are raised, how they frame their questions, and how they envision their country’s future.
She cited the words of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan: “Future generations will be living in a world that is very different from that to which we are accustomed. It is essential that we prepare ourselves and our children for that new world.”
She added: “Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation,’ Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), consistently directs that children’s wellbeing remain at the core of the development journey. These directives serve as a guiding beacon for the Council’s work, informing every policy review, national consultation, and future framework.”
Al Falasy explained that the Sustainability Club is distinguished by both its simplicity and its ambition. Seventeen children represent the 17 global goals, with each child leading a small initiative within their school or community, transforming ideas into habits, lessons into practices, and responsibility into pride.
“We are not asking children to carry global burdens; rather, we are giving them space to care, to experiment, to express themselves, and to have their voices heard. Sustainability becomes truly meaningful when it is tangible, whether through a child saving water at school, planting a tree with classmates, telling a story about justice, or questioning the importance of waste management. Such actions create real impact and shift the dialogue from conference halls to family dining tables, becoming part of everyday life.”
She concluded by affirming that the Sustainability Club is, at its core, an invitation to empower children to shape the future with their own voices.
In turn, Lana Al Wreikat, UNICEF Director for the GCC stated that the Sustainability Club reflects the UAE’s vision to build an aware generation capable of leading the future with confidence and responsibility. She noted that the Club seeks to empower children to become active contributors, not merely beneficiaries of development by engaging them in sustainability issues such as climate action, social responsibility, and artificial intelligence from an early age. She emphasized that investing in children’s capabilities and values forms the foundation for building more cohesive and innovative societies in the future.
The Sustainability Club:
The Sustainability Club initiative adopts a phased programme that begins with an introductory announcement, followed by preparation and planning, member selection, and comprehensive capacity-building. It then moves into the implementation of social initiatives led by participating children, alongside ongoing follow-up and impact measurement to track progress and outcomes. This structured approach is designed to ensure the sustainability of results and alignment with SDG indicators.
The initiative builds on the UAE’s continued efforts to embed a culture of sustainability, strengthen national and international partnerships, and reinforce its position as a global model for engaging children in advancing the international sustainable development agenda.
Officials, experts, and business leaders from the UAE and around the world explored future pathways for sustainable development over the next two decades during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Forum, organized by the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
As part of the program, the Committee, in partnership with the Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO) Network, also convened a roundtable titled “Redefining Sustainability”, which discussed ways to reimagine development beyond 2030 through key themes shaping the coming decade.
The Forum, held under the theme “2030 to 2045: Delivering Now, Designing Tomorrow,” aimed to share insights and ideas that support accelerating progress on the SDGs, shaping the future of development priorities for the next phase, and strengthening partnerships across sectors and their role in achieving sustainable development outcomes.
His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange and Chair of UAE’s the National Committee on SDGs, underscored the importance of foresight within the comprehensive development framework adopted by the UAE leadership. He noted that foresight plays a pivotal role in strengthening efforts to achieve the SDGs and in designing the future of sustainability to ensure optimal outcomes.
He added that hosting the Forum as part of ADSW highlights the integration of national efforts in shaping the future of sustainable development and reflects the importance of this national platform in bringing together partners concerned with sustainability, its challenges, and future opportunities. He emphasized that the Forum represents an open space for all global partners and parties engaged in designing a sustainable future for generations to come.
Development Driven by Partnerships
His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water and Future Energy Sector at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, delivered the opening keynote of the Forum, focusing on the UAE’s commitment to accelerating progress towards the SDGs, strengthening national and global partnerships, and mapping future development pathways.
Al Kaabi stated: “The UAE is committed to achieving the SDGs through building strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders that translate our ambitions into tangible and effective actions. These efforts support the creation of a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future from 2030 to 2045 and beyond.”
Environment and Cities
H.E. Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), also delivered a keynote address at the Forum, highlighting the UAE’s leadership in advancing the SDGs through national action and global engagement. She addressed how integrated policies, innovation, and partnerships translate global commitments into measurable impact.
Dr. Al Dhaheri discussed environmental and urban themes, noting that environmental resilience in cities is achieved through the integration of technology and nature into a single, cohesive system. She stated that during ADSW 2026, Abu Dhabi is leading an integrated approach that connects marine ecosystems, real-time data, and environmental governance mechanisms, transforming sustainability from policy into tangible, measurable, and scalable impact.
Resilient Systems… Real Results
In a session titled “Resilient Systems… Real Results,” H.E. Dr. Nawal Al Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Hon. Datuk Dr. Haji Hazland, Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability of Sarawak, Malaysia; and Mohammed Al Shamsi, Chief Climate Change & Sustainability Officer at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), shared insights on the impact of cross-sector integration in delivering meaningful sustainable development outcomes.
The session explored how integrated service delivery across vital systems—such as water, energy, infrastructure, and urban environments—can outperform siloed approaches. Speakers discussed areas for improvement in supporting integration to enhance resilience and results, as well as how digital tools and data platforms are transforming systems.
Connectivity for Sustainability
A session titled “Powering the Nexus” examined the integrated actions required to achieve carbon neutrality. Participants included Badr Al Awadhi, Chief Commercial Officer at UAEV, and Farrukh Shad, Senior Vice President and Head of Sustainability Business for the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific at Schneider Electric.
The discussion focused on the critical role of integrated energy and mobility infrastructure in achieving the UAE’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. It also addressed translating sustainability visions into scalable infrastructure, initiatives that strengthen public–private partnerships, and solutions to energy and sustainable mobility challenges. The session highlighted emerging technologies such as smart grids, vehicle-to-grid energy transfer, and battery storage, which enable the development of smarter and more resilient sustainability systems.
Sustainable Platforms for Thriving Cities: Towards the Airports of the Future
The Forum also featured a session titled “Sustainable Platforms for Thriving Cities: Towards the Airports of the Future,” with participation from Liviana Sala, Marketing Manager at JCDecaux Middle East; Giacomo Costantini, Senior Operations and Quality Manager at Avolta; Renée Malia, Vice President of Marketing at Lagardère Travel Retail; and Sara Al Abdulla, Senior Manager of Commercial Sustainability at Dubai Airports.
The session examined the role of airports as complex ecosystems connecting people, economies, and cultures in advancing sustainable development. It explored how integrated partnerships can generate innovative solutions that support airport value chains, from responsible consumption and sustainable supply chains to green infrastructure and data-driven operations.
Speakers highlighted the importance of public–private collaboration in accelerating progress, scaling impact, and creating shared value for travelers, businesses, and society. They also discussed the role of commercial partnerships in enhancing environmental and social impact, the importance of leveraging data and technology, and scalable models applicable to global airports.
Transforming Visions into Enablers
In the closing keynote, Berangère Boell-Yousfi, United Nations Resident Coordinator in the UAE, addressed how the visions discussed at the Forum can be transformed into enablers for tangible and scalable impact. She highlighted the role of the UN in leading collective action through global platforms such as the High-Level Political Forum and the UN General Assembly, while shaping resilient, future-ready development pathways.
She emphasized that meaningful and lasting progress is achieved when ambition is matched with execution, when data guides decision-making, and when governments, the private sector, and communities work together with strong commitment and shared purpose.
Redefining Sustainability
In a related context, the National Committee on SDGs, in partnership with the CSO Network, organized high-level dialogue titled “Redefining Sustainability.” Participants discussed ideas and perspectives aimed at reimagining development beyond 2030 through themes that will shape the coming decade.
The meeting sought to reposition sustainability as a driver of competitiveness, a catalyst for investor confidence, and a fundamental factor in long-term value creation. Discussions addressed the evolving roles of sustainability leaders, their contribution to strategic system design, technology integration, and the concept and practices of performance-based sustainability.
Participants examined how sustainability should be redefined through strategies, systems, and partnerships to become a core engine of competitiveness, resilience, and long-term value creation beyond 2030. They also discussed post-2030 development priorities from the perspectives of the UAE, the MENA region, and the global context.
The meeting further highlighted the importance of enhancing cross-sector coordination by bringing together government entities, the private sector, youth representatives, and multilateral partners around shared development pathways. Discussions also addressed the need to develop an updated conceptual framework for sustainability that prioritizes value, aligns with global frameworks, and reflects the UAE’s national priorities, as well as the UAE’s contribution to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
In the presence of H.E. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) signed a strategic MoU with Presight, a company specialized in artificial intelligence and data analytics. The partnership aims to develop the UAE National Data Statistics Platform and enhance national technical and analytical capabilities.
H.E. Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi stated that “this new partnership comes within the framework of the UAE’s comprehensive proactive approach and the leadership’s vision for designing the future, by continuing to harness advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to maximize opportunities, align effectively with rapid transformations, and address emerging challenges.”
He added: “This strategic partnership contributes to strengthening the unification of the UAE’s official statistics and supports the transition towards smart statistics and data-driven decision-making. It also advances the development and integration of the national data ecosystem, provides a unified environment for official statistics across the country, ensures the linkage and integration of economic and social data sources, and enables government entities and decision-makers to access accurate, up-to-date, and real-time data that supports strategic planning and public policy formulation, while enhancing the UAE’s global competitiveness.”
H.E. Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Cabinet, and General Chief of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, said: “This partnership with Presight reflects the leadership’s vision of building a future-ready, data- and AI-driven government. It represents a qualitative leap in the transformation of the government sector towards smart statistics and comprehensive integration with data from all relevant entities. It also strengthens the ability of these entities to make swift decisions supported by accurate, reliable, and real-time data, accelerating the national development journey and reinforcing the country’s readiness for future changes.”
H.E. noted that the partnership will contribute to enhancing integration between federal and local entities, unifying national data sources, activating agile governance frameworks that respond to the challenges of the digital era, and opening new horizons for leveraging data in support of sustainable development.
For his part, H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, Vice Chairman of Presight and Chair of the Advisory Board, said: “Our partnership with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre represents direct support for the UAE Government’s efforts to strengthen the national data ecosystem, stemming from Presight’s firm belief in the importance of data as a fundamental enabler of economic and social policymaking and the transition towards a knowledge-based economy grounded in evidence and intelligent analytics.”
He added that Presight’s advanced technical capabilities in analytics and AI tools will contribute to enhancing the integration of national data and transforming it into actionable insights that support government strategies and drive the national economy towards broader horizons of growth and innovation.
The MoU represents a significant step forward in deploying AI solutions and advanced analytics within a unified national framework. This framework ensures the standardization of statistical methodologies and concepts in line with the highest international standards, while strengthening national data governance and security through hosting on the Federal Network (FedNet).
The partnership reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its national statistical infrastructure, as the platform will support the production of official national statistics, including gross domestic products and balance of payments data. It will also enable government entities to analyze economic and social trends with greater accuracy, optimize resource allocation, improve the quality of government services, and enhance transparency. Furthermore, the platform translates the UAE’s shift from fragmented data systems to a unified national ecosystem based on intelligent analytics, supports the adoption of AI in policymaking and future planning, and reinforces the competitiveness of the national economy, consolidating the UAE’s position globally as a model for smart government.
The partnership underscores the importance of the National Data Statistics Platform as a strategic national asset and a unified foundation for joint statistical work across the country, supporting performance monitoring, impact measurement, and the direction of investments and future strategies, while contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the “We the UAE 2031” Vision.
The insurance sector in the UAE continued its positive performance in 2024, recording a 22% growth in total underwritten insurance premiums, reaching AED 65.1 billion, compared to AED 53.4 billion in 2023, according to data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) and the Central Bank of the UAE. Data on the country’s insurance sector indicators for 2024 also showed a notable increase in property and liability insurance premiums, which grew by 26.6% to AED 26.3 billion, compared to AED 20.8 billion in 2023. Health insurance premiums rose by 21% to AED 31.3 billion, compared to AED 25.9 billion in 2023, while personal insurance and wealth creation premiums increased by 12% to AED 7.5 billion, up from AED 6.7 billion in 2023.
Total Number of Insurance Policies
According to 2024 statistics, the total number of insurance policies rose to 17.2 million, compared to 15.6 million in 2023, marking a 10% growth. The highest growth rate was recorded in health insurance policies, which saw a record jump of 60%, increasing to 2.2 million policies from 1.4 million in 2023. Meanwhile, the total number of property and liability insurance policies reached 14.6 million, compared to 13.9 million in 2023, registering a 5% growth. The total number of personal insurance and wealth creation policies stood at 305,900, a slight increase from 302,500 in 2023, reflecting a 1% growth.
Technical Provisions
Total technical provisions that insurance companies are required to maintain to meet their financial obligations across all insurance branches rose by 20.9%, reaching AED 92.2 billion in 2024, compared to AED 76.3 billion in 2023. This increase was driven by a 44.9% rise in property and liability insurance provisions, reaching AED 37.6 billion, a 24.1% increase in health insurance provisions to AED 17.0 billion, and a 2.8% rise in personal insurance and wealth creation provisions to AED 37.7 billion in 2024.
Claims Paid
Regarding claims paid, which represent the total amounts disbursed by insurance companies in the UAE to policyholders and beneficiaries during the year for settling insurance claims, statistics indicated a 32% increase in total claims across all insurance branches for both domestic and foreign companies in 2024, reaching AED 41.6 billion. This total comprised AED 28.9 billion paid by national companies and AED 12.7 billion by foreign companies, compared to AED 31.6 billion in 2023, which included AED 21.8 billion paid by national companies and AED 9.8 billion by foreign companies.
This increase was attributed to an 83% rise in claims paid for property and liability insurance, particularly in fire and motor insurance, a 14% increase in health insurance claims paid, and a 26% rise in claims paid for personal insurance and wealth creation policies.
As for incurred claims, which include the total value of claims paid as well as other costs borne by insurance companies during the year, statistics indicate a 45% increase across all insurance branches for both national and foreign companies in 2024, reaching AED 53.3 billion. This total comprised AED 39.1 billion for national companies and AED 14.2 billion for foreign companies, compared to AED 36.6 billion in 2023, which included AED 25.1 billion for national companies and AED 11.5 billion for foreign companies.Invested Assets
Statistics showed an increase in total invested assets in the UAE insurance sector for both national and foreign companies in 2024, representing the total assets held by insurance companies for investment purposes. The total rose by 10% to AED 84.9 billion, comprising AED 48.6 billion for national companies and AED 36.3 billion for foreign companies, compared to AED 77.1 billion in 2023, which included AED 42.1 billion for national companies and AED 35.0 billion for foreign companies. Investments in securities and debt bonds accounted for the largest share of total invested assets at AED 36.3 billion, followed by cash and deposits at AED 25.0 billion. The remaining value was distributed across other categories of invested assets, including real estate investments, loans, and other assets.
The Ministry of Interior stressed the importance of global peace and security in achieving the sustainable development goals and the UAE’s keenness to achieve a balanced and comprehensive development path that does not only affect the national level, but also benefits all countries of the world. This came during the participation of Lt. Col. Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi, Director General of the International Affairs Office at the Ministry of Interior, as part of the UAE delegation in the activities of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the United Nations held in New York, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs until July 17, in which the Ministry of Interior reviewed its international initiatives in climate action and community security. Lieutenant Colonel Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi noted the UAE government’s keenness to continue raising and enhancing global peace and security levels through law enforcement institutions, national security strategies, and modernizing the legislative system in line with the growing requirements of societies to achieve sustainable development goals worldwide. She said that our wise leadership realized early the importance of achieving the 16th goal of the sustainable development goals to achieve the rest of the goals, which requires the implementation of a comprehensive approach to make leaps Quality in the levels of achievement of all seventeen sustainable development goals, it is important to have strong and effective institutions, and a governance system, which will address and address various social, economic and environmental challenges, and the interest reflects the state’s keenness to achieve a balanced and comprehensive development path that does not have an impact only at the national level, but also to provide an effective development model that reaches its benefit to all countries of the world. She stressed that the State of U.A.E. continues as a leading model in achieving the sustainable development goals of 2030 and 2045. During her intervention at a session on the sixteenth goal on promoting peace, justice and strong institutions and its interrelationship with the rest of the sustainable development goals, she stressed that there is a need for more police cooperation at the international level, and issued an invitation to join in cooperation for a safer world. In her intervention, she referred to the International Law Enforcement Initiative for Climate (I2LEC), launched by the Ministry of Interior at the World Government Summit in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime last year 2023, which aims to establish a joint approach to inter-agency law enforcement action. International organizations and governments to develop global frameworks aimed at building the global research capacity of law enforcement agencies to address crimes that affect the environment. During its first year, the initiative achieved many results, including the support of more than 60 law enforcement agencies around the world, while joint international operations under the umbrella of the initiative contributed to the seizure of more than $ 32 million in environmental crime proceeds and the training of more than 270 law enforcement officials from more than 40 countries around the world. She stressed that such an initiative reflects the UAE’s belief that sustainable development cannot be achieved without ensuring the safety and stability of all societies, and strengthening cooperation and partnership globally. Al Marzouqi reviewed the latest developments in the strategic partnership between the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Regional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), which aims to provide protection for children using artificial intelligence applications to facilitate the fight against crimes against children and conduct the necessary investigations to detect and prosecute perpetrators. Since its launch in 2020, the initiative has announced projects that have a prominent role in disseminating working methods that have an impact on making the lives of the world’s children. Safer The entities participating in the initiative reached more than 580 entities from 106 countries around the world who benefited from 80 artificial intelligence applications that serve the protection of children around the world, including reducing the time to detect child victims. Among the most prominent projects launched by the initiative is a set of training courses for all those working in areas related to law enforcement. In May 2023, the first specialized training courses in the field of artificial intelligence for safer children began, and to date, 7 training courses were held, in which 415 officers and employees of executive agencies from 20 countries participated. She pointed to the UAE’s role as a responsible global partner in achieving the sustainable development goals through its pioneering efforts in the global humanitarian system, where it provided material and development assistance and exchange of experiences to regions suffering from conflicts, climate-related disasters and other humanitarian disasters. Participating in a session on gender balance, climate, peace and security, held in collaboration with UN Women and the Permanent Mission of Australia to the UN, Lieutenant Colonel Dana Al Marzouqi said: "The relationship between sustainability As the world faces the climate crisis and its growing impacts, we must work to address and reduce environmental crimes such as illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, and dumping of toxic waste, which, according to all studies and reports, have far-reaching consequences beyond environmental damage, undermining sustainable development efforts and exacerbating poverty and corruption levels, and often the effects of this on the levels of women’s participation in economic and societal advancement, and lower levels of equality and gender balance Consequently, development in those societies is disrupted. The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the main platform of the United Nations on sustainable development issues, and since its establishment in 2012, it has played a pivotal role in following up and reviewing what has been implemented at the country level in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This edition of the International Forum is held under the theme "Promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Eradicating Poverty in Times of Multiple Crises: Effectively Implementing Sustainable, Resilient and Innovative Solutions". Delegates participating in this year’s edition of the Forum are working Throughout its session, it has been conducting in-depth reviews of five of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal (1) to eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere; Goal (2) to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture; Goal (13) to support climate action and call for urgent action to combat climate change and its repercussions; Goal (16) to promote peaceful and inclusive societies to achieve sustainable development, provide justice for all and build effective and efficient institutions; and Goal (17) which focuses on Establish global partnerships to promote the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Follow Ajman News on Google News
Ministerial Roundtable of XDGS foresees the future of the world 2030-2045, discusses international cooperation efforts to overcome challenges
As part of the World Governments Summit 2024, the XDGS Ministerial Roundtable was held on the first day of the summit to strengthen international cooperation and address growing global challenges.
Participating ministers from various fields met to set an ambitious agenda for global development and cross-border cooperation, under the theme “XDGs 2045: Navigating the Future of Our World," with the aim of stimulating concrete actions in line with global dialogue and the urgent need to strengthen sustainable development plans by following a comprehensive mechanism and a forward-looking approach to future global development.
This meeting came amid a constantly changing landscape in the twenty-first century and in light of challenges such as climate change, technological developments, and changing geopolitical dynamics, as world leaders face unprecedented challenges, which impose the need to intensify international efforts and coordinate action among countries to confront these challenges and shape the future of international cooperation.
To effectively navigate this uncertain future, leaders must first address a critical question: How can we collaboratively design a strong and just post-2030 global agenda that reflects the changing needs and aspirations of our interconnected world?
The XDGs 2045 Ministerial Roundtable aims to set a joint and ambitious agenda to promote sustainable development, and identify practical steps to achieve these common global goals, through the exchange of experiences and ideas between ministers and government leaders, as the roundtable contributed to developing innovative and effective strategies to achieve sustainable development goals in the short and long term.
The roundtable discussions cover the XDGs 2045 “Shaping The Future of Our World" Report, which indicates the role and obligations that each country must have towards implementing the sustainable development system and standards, which were previously presented in February 2023. The United Arab Emirates activated the concept of the XDGS 2045 Ministerial Roundtable as a dedicated event at the World Governments Summit. For governments to develop radical solutions to the challenges of the unknown future the world may face and practical strategies to achieve specific goals.
The ministerial roundtable was chaired by Eng. Suhail Mohammed Faraj Al Mazroui, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Global Council on SDG 11, Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and Special Envoy of the United Nations for Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Chairman of the Global Council on SDG 1.
Ulvi Ramiz oglu Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Dr. Heika Harmgart, Managing Director Europan Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Raouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, UNHCR, and Bora Muzhaqi, Minister of Youth and Children of the Republic of Albania, also participated.
Suhail Al Mazrouie said: “The United Arab Emirates, through the visionary leadership, is working to solidify the country’s position as an active participant in implementing sustainable development goals through collective action with all nations worldwide, benefiting peoples and communities to achieve development goals and create a better future for all."
He added: “There isn’t much time left until the final deadline agreed upon by the international community in 2030. Promises, ideas, and visions alone are not sufficient today. Instead, the focus must be on action, implementation, and achievement. The challenges facing the world are increasing in size and complexity day by day, making it imperative to launch immediate solutions to enable governments and individuals to efficiently and effectively address the larger and more complex challenges."
"The summit serves as a platform where governments, international organizations, institutions, academia, and civil society convene to address the challenges and opportunities of the future," His Excellency emphasised. He further highlighted that the Global Governments Summit offers governments a forum to facilitate and stimulate the sharing of ideas, foster collaboration, and forge partnerships aimed at advancing the global goals beyond 2030.
His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Vice Chairman of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, stated that the ministerial roundtable presents a significant opportunity to expand upon the discussions held during last year’s World Governments Summit, which addressed the need to develop the global development agenda for 2030, review current commitments, and analyse future opportunities.
He further added: “The commitment of the United Arab Emirates to sustainable development is at the core of the visionary leadership’s vision for the future of the country, aiming to be one of the best countries in the world. At a time when its experience in dealing with sustainable development goals has become a global benchmark to be guided by, and an inspiring practice from which many governments around the world benefit, aspiring to achieve their national sustainability agendas."
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin said: “The global community must endeavor to make 2024 and the subsequent years a period of fast acceleration towards attaining the 2030 SDGs through effective public, private philanthropy partnerships, significant finance stimulus, knowledge and technology sharing and capacity development," he added.
A detailed outline of the renewed global commitment was developed as one of the most important points of discussion, as participants seek to identify effective mechanisms to ensure the commitment of countries and international organizations to achieving the set goals. Emphasis will be placed on developing specific action plans and defining responsibilities and incentives to ensure that agreed commitments are implemented effectively and comprehensively.
Through these proposed points of discussion, the XDGs 2045 Ministerial Roundtable demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable development and international cooperation in multiple areas. Hopes are high that this meeting will contribute to developing specific and sustainable action plans to build a better and more sustainable future for all.
It is worth noting that the XDGs 2045 Ministerial Roundtable aims to identify the practical steps that should be taken to achieve sustainable development and focus on cooperative efforts among ministers to overcome global challenges and promote sustainable development.
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