Global confidence in the strength of the national economy.. Moody’s confirms the UAE’s rating at “Aa2” with a stable future outlook

The Ministry of Finance announced that Moody’s credit rating agency has fixed the UAE’s rating at the level of “Aa2” with a stable outlook, following the completion of its periodic review on March 30, 2026, in a step that reflects continued global confidence in the strength of the national economy and the efficiency of financial policies, despite regional geopolitical tensions.

Moody’s confirmed that the review does not aim to change the rating, but rather falls within the ongoing assessment of the country’s sovereign creditworthiness, based on the latest economic developments and internationally approved methodologies.

The agency highlighted a group of fundamental factors that support the creditworthiness of the UAE, most notably the high per capita income, the strength of institutional frameworks, the effectiveness of economic policies that support diversification and enhancing competitiveness, in addition to the low level of federal government debt and the strength of the financial position, supported by large financial reserves accumulated through years of surpluses.

On this occasion, Mohammed bin Hadi Al-Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, stressed that confirming the rating with a stable future outlook reflects the strength of the state’s institutional framework, the efficiency of governance and the effectiveness of financial policies, indicating that the solidity of the financial situation is based on low debt levels and a sustainable record of balanced budgets, which enhances the state’s ability to deal efficiently with regional and global challenges.

He explained that the stable future outlook confirms the strength of the UAE’s sovereign creditworthiness, supported by strong financial reserves and prudent financial management, which supports the stability of the national economy and the sustainability of growth.

Al Husseini pointed out that maintaining credit ratings within the investment grade category reflects the integration of government performance and long-term strategic planning, and enhances the UAE’s position as a global economic center that enjoys reliability and flexibility.

He stressed that the Ministry of Finance will continue 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.

The review results also reflect the country’s continued progress in developing non-oil revenues and accelerating the implementation of the economic diversification agenda, in addition to the efficiency of the risk management framework and commitment to balanced financial policies that support economic stability and sustainable growth.

Moody’s indicated that the UAE’s creditworthiness remains strong and flexible despite regional geopolitical tensions, supported by large financial reserves and advanced institutional frameworks.

In the same context, S&P Global confirmed on March 6, 2026, that its sovereign rating for the UAE was fixed at the level of “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 economic policies, enhances investor confidence, and consolidates the country’s position as a stable and attractive destination for global capital.