The UAE economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global geopolitical turbulence and is set for continued robust growth in the years ahead, driven by the sectors shaping tomorrow's economy, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, sustainability and transformation.
Solid foundations, future-focused growth © Mena Today
The UAE economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global geopolitical turbulence and is set for continued robust growth in the years ahead, driven by the sectors shaping tomorrow's economy, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, sustainability and transformation.
That was the assessment of Abdalla ElEbiary, Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal's Sovereign Advisory Services in Dubai, speaking on the sidelines of the Economy Middle East Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
"The UAE economy continues to record solid growth across sectors, underscoring the strength of its economic foundations," ElEbiary told the Emirates News Agency. He expressed confidence that the momentum built over the past five years would be sustained, and amplified.
The shift, he argued, is structural. Economic growth is no longer driven primarily by traditional infrastructure, but by a new generation of sectors: digital platforms, AI, green transition and knowledge-based industries. Tourism and related services continue to expand alongside them, reflecting the breadth and diversity of the UAE's economic model.
Alvarez & Marsal's presence at the summit, ElEbiary noted, reflects the firm's commitment to supporting clients through periods of crisis and global volatility, helping them navigate uncertainty while identifying opportunity.
For the UAE, the message is clear: the foundations are solid, the pivot to the new economy is well underway, and the next phase of growth will be led by sectors that didn't exist a decade ago.
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