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UAE’s non-oil sector hits PMI 52.1 with strong output; Dubai optimism high

May 5, 2026·Economy Middle East

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The UAE's non-oil sector, which comprises roughly 70% of economic output, has historically served as a diversification anchor for Gulf economies vulnerable to oil-price volatility; a PMI reading above 50 signals expansion and reflects sustained momentum in tourism, real estate, trade, and financial services that have anchored Dubai's growth trajectory over the past two decades. Strong non-oil momentum in the UAE typically correlates with regional demand spillovers—particularly affecting logistics, construction, and consumer-facing sectors across the GCC—while also influencing capital flows and currency stability across the broader Gulf. This expansion pattern underscores the structural shift in GCC economies toward services and non-hydrocarbon sectors, a trend that has reshaped sectoral co

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