The UAE maintains its Aa2 rating with a stable outlook according to a periodic review by the agency "Moody’s credit rating"
Abu Dhabi, April 4, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance announced that Moody’s credit rating agency completed a periodic review of the credit ratings of the United Arab Emirates on March 30, 2026, where the suitability of the current rating was re-evaluated, which remained unchanged at “Aa2” with a stable outlook, reflecting continued global confidence in the strength of the UAE economy and the sustainability of its financial policies, despite regional geopolitical tensions.
Moody’s explained that this periodic review does not represent a procedure to change the credit rating, but rather reflects an ongoing assessment of the country’s creditworthiness based on recent developments and approved methodologies.
The review highlighted a number of key components that support the creditworthiness of the UAE, including the high per capita income, the strength of institutional frameworks, and the effectiveness of policies that support continued progress in economic diversification and enhanced competitiveness, in addition to the low level of federal government debt and the strength of the financial position, supported by large financial reserves accumulated over years of budget surpluses.
On this occasion, His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, confirmed that Moody’s completion of the periodic review without change in the current rating with a stable future outlook reflects the strength of the UAE’s institutional framework and its record in efficient governance and effectiveness of policies.
He pointed out that the country’s financial strength is based on the low level of federal government debt and its continued record of achieving balanced budgets, which enhances its ability to confront regional and global challenges.
He added that the stable future outlook confirms the strength of the country’s sovereign creditworthiness, supported by strong financial reserves and rational financial management, enabling it to deal efficiently with regional developments.
His Excellency stressed that maintaining the rating reflects the strength of the UAE’s financial foundations and the efficiency of its economic policies, which are based on diversification, financial discipline and sustainability.
He added that maintaining credit ratings within the investment grade category reflects the integration of government performance and long-term strategic planning, which enhances the country’s position as a reliable and flexible global economic center.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Finance continues to work with the relevant authorities to enhance the efficiency of resource management and develop productive sectors, in addition to developing the sovereign yield curve of the dirham, in a way that supports transparency and enhances the country’s attractiveness in global capital markets.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, explained that this review enhances confidence in the country’s investment environment and confirms its ability to maintain financial and economic stability in various circumstances.
This review reflects the UAE’s continued progress in expanding non-oil revenues and promoting the economic diversification agenda. It also highlights the efficiency of the risk management framework and the country’s commitment to implementing rational financial policies that support economic stability and sustainable growth.
Moody’s indicated that the UAE’s creditworthiness remains resilient despite regional geopolitical tensions, supported by large financial reserves and strong institutional frameworks.
In the same context, S&P Global confirmed on March 6, 2026, that its sovereign rating for the UAE was fixed at ‘AA/A-1+’ for both local and foreign currencies with a stable future outlook, based on the strength of the government’s consolidated financial position and the abundance of financial and external reserves, which provides flexibility in policies to confront geopolitical developments and economic challenges, enhances investor confidence and consolidates the country’s position as a stable and attractive destination for global capital.
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