The strong sovereign rating reflects the durability of the UAE’s economy and the sustainability of its financial policies

The Ministry of Finance announced the confirmation of the three major international credit rating agencies – “Fitch”, “S&P Global” and “Moody’s Investor Services” – the sovereign rating of the UAE, in a move that reflects the continuous international confidence in the durability of the UAE economy and the sustainability of its financial policies.
On June 17, 2025, the S & B Global announced its sovereign classification of the UAE at “AA” with a stable future outlook, while Moody’s in the annual review of 2025 confirmed the sovereign classification of “AA2” with a stable future look. On June 24, 2025, Fitch confirmed the UAE classification at “AA-” with a stable future look. This consensus of the three international rating agencies reflects the advanced financial position of the UAE, and enhances its position as one of the elite countries that have strong credit classifications from all major agencies in the world.

Government performance integration
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Governor of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance said: “The confirmation of the three global credit rating agencies for the sovereign classification of the UAE, and its consensus on the stable future view, reflects the established international confidence in the durability of the national economy and the efficiency of its financial policies. It is the culmination of a comprehensive economic vision adopted by the state led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Nahyan, President of the State “may God protect him”, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai “may God bless him.”
His Highness stressed that the UAE continues to proceed with the implementation of economic policies based on diversification, transparency, and financial discipline, with a focus on enhancing non -oil revenues and achieving financial sustainability, which reflects the integration of government performance and long -term strategic planning that enhances the state’s position as a global economic center that has flexibility and high credibility.
His Highness added: “We are keen in the Ministry of Finance, to continue working with all government agencies to enhance the efficiency of resource management, developing productive sectors, and raising investment gravity. The development of the sovereign return curve of dirhams has been an important station in the path of consolidating transparency in the market, as investors have provided a reliable reference to pricing the debt tools denominated with dirhams. This contributes to enhancing the UAE’s position on the global economic map, and supports its ability to Dealing with confidence with regional and international challenges and changes, by expanding the investor base and consolidating its reputation as a reliable and attractive destination in the global capital markets. “
Sustainability of growth
The classifications confirm the UAE’s ability to diversify and enhance its non -oil revenues, and to achieve remarkable financial discipline, as well as the efficiency of risk management and commitment to applying rational financial policies, which reflected positively on the stability of economic performance and the sustainability of growth in various sectors.
The “S & B Global” report reflects the agency’s strong financial reproductive assessment, as well as the power of the unified sovereign assets of the government. The agency also expects that regional geopolitical tensions will have a limited impact on the UAE, given the size of large assets, in light of its huge assets and a record full of internal stability.
As for the Moody’s report, it refers to the ongoing efforts made by the UAE government to expand and diversify non -oil income sources, enhance the development of non -oil sectors, as well as enhance the state’s attractiveness to foreign investment and attract talents. Despite the surrounding regional geopolitical tensions, the effective policies used for the UAE contribute to reducing these challenges, by enhancing economic diversification efforts. For its part, Fitch indicated in its report to the high geopolitical risks in the region, but it affirmed the UAE’s ability to absorb short -term unrest, based on its large financial and external reserves.
It is worth noting that this achievement is an additional emphasis on the success of the UAE in achieving a balance between financial stability and advancing growth, which enhances the confidence of international investors, and devotes the state’s position as a safe and stable destination for business and investment.