UAE Federal Budget 2025

The Federal Budget 2025

The UAE Federal Budget in 2025 totals AED71.5 billion in revenues and AED71.5 billion in estimated expenditures, maintaining a balanced approach between income and spending.

This federal budget represents the largest in the UAE’s history, highlighting the strength of the national economy and the sustainability of resources to support key developmental, economic, and social projects. As part of the multi-year financial plan (2022-2026), the 2025 budget is allocated across key sectors, including social development and benefits, government affairs, infrastructure and economic affairs, financial investments, and other federal expenses.

Budget Allocation for UAE Federal Budget 2025
Social Development and Pensions - AED 27.859bn (39%)
Government Affairs - AED 25.570bn (35.7%)
Infrastructure and Economic Affairs - AED 2.581bn (3.6%)
Financial Investments - AED 2.864bn (4%)
Federal Expenses - AED 12.624bn (17.7%)
Social Development and Benefits
Public and Higher Education Programmes - AED 10.914bn (15.3%)
Healthcare and Community Prevention Services - AED 5.745bn (8%)
Social Affairs - AED 3.744bn (5.2%)
Pensions - AED 5.709bn (8%)
Public Services - AED 1.746bn (2.5%)

Revenues

The revenues for the fiscal year 2025 are projected to reach approximately AED 71.5 billion, reflecting a 9% increase compared to the 2024 budget. This growth aligns with the Federal Government’s strategic focus on diversifying revenue streams to enhance the provision of government services.

Expenditures

The estimated expenditures for the fiscal year 2025 are approximately AED 71.5 billion, reflecting a 11.6% increase compared to the 2024 budget. This rise highlights the UAE’s commitment to an expansive spending strategy that prioritises promising sectors, infrastructure development, and community advancement.

Financial Balance

The 2025 federal general budget estimates are projected to achieve a full balance between revenues and expenditures compared to previous years, reflecting the economy’s strength and sustainability. Such balance reinforces the country’s ability to direct its resources towards vital sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure. It also supports its efforts to achieve a sustainable development by investing in projects that ensure the well-being of current generations and empower future ones.

Financial Balance
Download the UAE Federal Budget 2025 Reports
Federal General Budget Annual Report 2025
(1 MB, PDF)
Federal General Budget Annual Report 2025 – Community Edition
(1 MB, PDF)
The Total General Budget Draft of the Federation For The Fiscal Year of 2025
(181 KB, PDF)