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Sharjah 24
12-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
UAE tops region in HDI, climbs to 15th globally
Outperforming global competitors The UAE ranked 15th globally out of 193 countries, outperforming nations such as Canada, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Korea. It is the only Arab country in the top 20, reflecting its integrated development model focused on human wellbeing, healthcare, education, and quality of life. Key indicators and HDI score According to the four main indicators: life expectancy at birth in the UAE reached 82.9 years, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 on 'Good Health and Well-being'; expected years of schooling stood at 15.6, and average years of schooling at 13, supporting SGD 4 on quality education. Gross national income per capita reached $71.142, contributing to SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth. National leaders highlight human-centric vision Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, stated the UAE's healthcare investments are central to its sustainable development goals. Sara bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education, emphasized the UAE's forward-looking education system, particularly in preparing youth for careers in emerging fields like AI. Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, said the UAE's human development approach is based on leveraging healthcare, education, and innovation for long-term prosperity. AI and human development: A global challenge The report warned of increasing gaps between countries due to AI advancement, urging human-focused strategies in key sectors. Human capital remains critical in the digital age. UAE leads in attracting AI talent The UAE ranked third globally in net migration of AI-skilled professionals in 2023, based on LinkedIn data, showcasing its role as a magnet for global tech talent. Call for inclusive global cooperation The UNDP report concluded with a call to action for a cooperative digital economy, where humans and AI complement each other to drive inclusive, sustainable progress worldwide.
Hi Dubai
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Climbs to 15th in Global Human Development Rankings, Leading Arab World
The United Arab Emirates has surged 11 places to rank 15th globally in the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) 2025 Human Development Index (HDI), reaffirming its leadership among nations with very high human development. Out of 193 countries, the UAE outperformed major economies including Canada, the United States, Japan, and Australia. It remains the only Arab nation in the top 20, highlighting the country's long-term strategy focused on human wellbeing, innovation, and sustainability. The UAE achieved an HDI score of 0.94 in the 2025 report, which emphasized the importance of human potential in the age of artificial intelligence. Key indicators include a life expectancy of 82.9 years, 15.6 expected years of schooling, and a gross national income per capita of $71,142 — all contributing to the UAE's alignment with global Sustainable Development Goals. Health Minister Abdulrahman Al Owais attributed the achievement to sustained investments in high-quality, innovative healthcare. Education Minister Sara Al Amiri noted the country's future-focused policies designed to equip youth for an AI-driven world. Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, said the UAE's rise reflects a human-centric development model built on education, health, and innovation. The report also spotlighted the UAE's global position in attracting AI talent, ranking third worldwide in net migration of AI-skilled professionals in 2023. As the world adapts to rapid technological change, the UNDP stressed the need for inclusive strategies that empower people while integrating AI into daily life. The UAE's performance underscores its growing status as a model for balanced, forward-looking development in an increasingly digital world. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
MoHAP to conclude National Health and Nutrition Survey by end of March
Ensuring data accuracy through innovative planning, time management, and strong coordination with partners. Analyzing data using latest technologies and expertise of specialists in the field of data science. UAE, Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that the fieldwork phase for the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025, conducted in partnership with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, local health authorities, and statistical agencies, is due to conclude by the end of March with the data collection phase to be followed by a thorough phase of data validation and analysis. Teams from the ministry have already begun drafting the preliminary report for the National Health and Nutrition Survey, designed to inform and strengthen national health planning strategies and policies, aligning with the UAE's 2030 Sustainable Development objectives. From initial preparation to the announcement of results, the project, developed in collaboration with strategic partners, is managed by specialized teams comprising highly experienced professionals, advanced technological resources, and international best practices to maintain accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness. Innovative Planning Field operations have adhered to a structured timeline, ensuring data accuracy and close coordination among all involved parties to address challenges through thoughtful planning, effective time management, and coordination, thereby maintaining the highest efficiency in the fieldwork process. The survey is seen as a strategic step toward building a more sustainable healthcare system, providing data that will drive future policies to improve public health and enhance the quality of life for residents. Sharing results The survey aims to update the health and nutrition database for the population, measure key health performance indicators, and support policies designed to enhance the quality of healthcare services for community members. It will provide accurate and up-to-date data and facilitate data-driven health decision-making aligned with national sustainable development goals. Additionally, the survey involves measuring and disseminating various national health and social indicators, with findings shared with international organizations, including the World Health Organization. Upgrading healthcare system National health surveys play a key role in shaping the comprehensive development plans of the healthcare system by providing accurate and data-driven insights. Additionally, making the results available to the public will help raise health awareness among community members. In line with this commitment, the Ministry of Health and Prevention will publish the results on the open data page of its official website and distribute them to healthcare institutions across the UAE. Data analysis The Ministry analyzes the data using the latest technologies, while also drawing on the expertise of data science specialists to generate accurate insights into the nation's health and nutrition status. Using advanced statistical methodologies, the Ministry monitors key indicators related to chronic diseases, nutritional patterns, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. This data-driven approach helps identify current and emerging health challenges and develop evidenced based development plans. Benchmark comparisons To sustain a robust and progressive healthcare system aligned with the UAE's aspirations, the Ministry collaborates closely with national, regional, and global partners. Through strategic cooperation, data sharing, workshops, and meetings with relevant organizations, the ministry strives to maximize the effective use of data and studies to improve healthcare quality and efficiency. The ministry will also conduct benchmark comparisons between the current and previous national health surveys, as well as analyse the UAE's health indicators in relation to other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Additionally, findings will be shared with the World Health Organization.
Mid East Info
10-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
UAE GDP sees 3.8 per cent growth in first nine months of 2024
Non-oil activities expand by 4.5 per cent. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri: Guided by the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE has built an innovative economic model based on global best practices. The continued growth of our national economy is a testament to the success of the country's economic diversification policies. National efforts remain focused on achieving the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which aims to raise the country's GDP to AED 3 trillion by the next decade and solidify its position as a global hub for the new economy H.E. Hanan Ahli: The UAE's robust economic performance is driven by a clear and forward-looking vision, firmly focused on fostering sustainable economic growth. Dubai, March, 2025: The UAE's real GDP grew by 3.8 per cent during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, totaling AED 1.322 trillion. Meanwhile, the country's non-oil GDP grew by 4.5 per cent to reach AED 987 billion. The contribution of non-oil sectors to real GDP reached 74.6 per cent, while oil-related activities contributed 25.4 per cent. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said that the continued growth of the national economy is a testament to the success of the UAE's economic policies and strategies aimed at enhancing economic diversification, facilitating business activities, and promoting the expansion of new economy sectors as the key drivers of sustainable economic and social development. H.E. highlighted that, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has built an innovative economic model based on global best practices, ensuring flexibility and resilience in navigating rapid economic shifts and global challenges. H.E. Bin Touq said: 'The concerted national efforts to increase the contribution of non-oil sectors to the national economy, develop more flexible and competitive economic legislation, promote economic openness to the world, and build productive, impactful partnerships with prominent markets around the world, are continuing. This supports the achievement of the 'We the UAE 2031' objectives, aimed at raising the country's GDP to AED 3 trillion by the next decade and consolidating the UAE's status as the global hub for the new economy.' H.E. Hanan Mansoor Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), said: 'The continued growth in the UAE's GDP during the first nine months of last year reflects the strong economic performance of the country and a clear vision for the future focused on promoting sustainable economic growth driven by non-oil sectors.' Her Excellency added: 'The UAE's wise leadership has adopted a well-established and future-oriented approach to economic diversification, laying a solid foundation for more achievements, sustained GDP growth and progress across various other economic and growth indicators.' Further developed economic activities: Transport and warehousing sectors led the growth during the first nine months of 2024, growing by 7.9 per cent, driven by the outstanding performance of passenger traffic and flights at the country's airports, which recorded more than 103 million passengers, up 20 per cent. Meanwhile, the construction sector grew by 7.4 per cent as a result of a significant increase in investments in urban infrastructure projects. Financial and insurance activities grew by 6.8 per cent, government activities by 5.0 per cent, and restaurants and hotels by 4.9 per cent. In terms of economic activities that contributed the most to the non-oil GDP, the trade sector ranked first with a contribution of 16.5 per cent. The manufacturing sector came in second with a contribution of 15.1 per cent, followed by financial and insurance activities at 12.1 per cent, the construction sector at 11.7 per cent, and real estate activities at 7.6 per cent. In a similar context, the value of nominal GDP during the first nine months of 2024 reached AED 1,486.3 billion, recording a growth of six per cent, compared to the same period in 2023. The value of non-oil GDP, at current prices, reached AED 1,136.6 billion, up 6.6 per cent. Non-oil activities contributed to nominal GDP by 76.5 per cent, while oil and gas contributed 23.5 per cent.
Zawya
07-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE GDP sees 3.8 per cent growth in first nine months of 2024
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri: Guided by the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE has built an innovative economic model based on global best practices. The continued growth of our national economy is a testament to the success of the country's economic diversification policies. National efforts remain focused on achieving the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which aims to raise the country's GDP to AED 3 trillion by the next decade and solidify its position as a global hub for the new economy H.E. Hanan Ahli: The UAE's robust economic performance is driven by a clear and forward-looking vision, firmly focused on fostering sustainable economic growth Dubai: The UAE's real GDP grew by 3.8 per cent during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, totaling AED 1.322 trillion. Meanwhile, the country's non-oil GDP grew by 4.5 per cent to reach AED 987 billion. The contribution of non-oil sectors to real GDP reached 74.6 per cent, while oil-related activities contributed 25.4 per cent. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said that the continued growth of the national economy is a testament to the success of the UAE's economic policies and strategies aimed at enhancing economic diversification, facilitating business activities, and promoting the expansion of new economy sectors as the key drivers of sustainable economic and social development. H.E. highlighted that, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has built an innovative economic model based on global best practices, ensuring flexibility and resilience in navigating rapid economic shifts and global challenges. H.E. Bin Touq said: 'The concerted national efforts to increase the contribution of non-oil sectors to the national economy, develop more flexible and competitive economic legislation, promote economic openness to the world, and build productive, impactful partnerships with prominent markets around the world, are continuing. This supports the achievement of the 'We the UAE 2031' objectives, aimed at raising the country's GDP to AED 3 trillion by the next decade and consolidating the UAE's status as the global hub for the new economy.' H.E. Hanan Mansoor Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), said: 'The continued growth in the UAE's GDP during the first nine months of last year reflects the strong economic performance of the country and a clear vision for the future focused on promoting sustainable economic growth driven by non-oil sectors.' Her Excellency added: 'The UAE's wise leadership has adopted a well-established and future-oriented approach to economic diversification, laying a solid foundation for more achievements, sustained GDP growth and progress across various other economic and growth indicators.' Further developed economic activities Transport and warehousing sectors led the growth during the first nine months of 2024, growing by 7.9 per cent, driven by the outstanding performance of passenger traffic and flights at the country's airports, which recorded more than 103 million passengers, up 20 per cent. Meanwhile, the construction sector grew by 7.4 per cent as a result of a significant increase in investments in urban infrastructure projects. Financial and insurance activities grew by 6.8 per cent, government activities by 5.0 per cent, and restaurants and hotels by 4.9 per cent. In terms of economic activities that contributed the most to the non-oil GDP, the trade sector ranked first with a contribution of 16.5 per cent. The manufacturing sector came in second with a contribution of 15.1 per cent, followed by financial and insurance activities at 12.1 per cent, the construction sector at 11.7 per cent, and real estate activities at 7.6 per cent. In a similar context, the value of nominal GDP during the first nine months of 2024 reached AED 1,486.3 billion, recording a growth of six per cent, compared to the same period in 2023. The value of non-oil GDP, at current prices, reached AED 1,136.6 billion, up 6.6 per cent. Non-oil activities contributed to nominal GDP by 76.5 per cent, while oil and gas contributed 23.5 per cent.
