Mr. Maktoum Bin Mohammed:
The 2025 Federal Budget demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to leveraging all resources to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and ensure the well-being of society. is an important step towards realizing the UAE’s strategic goals by expanding
Mohammed bin Hadi Al Hussaini:
The federal budget reflects the strength of the national economy and its ability to provide the resources necessary to finance development projects. Federal budget is largest compared to previous fiscal year
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the country’s federal general budget for fiscal year 2025. With revenue and expenditure of Dh71.5 billion, it aims to maintain a balanced fiscal framework.
The 2025 federal budget is the largest in U.S. history, reflecting the resilience of the nation’s economy and the sustainability of resources allocated to major development, economic, and social projects.
The adopted general budget is part of the budget framework for the period 2022-2026 and is implemented by the Ministry of Finance in accordance with the Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2019 on Finance, including its amendments and related matters. We are considering ongoing updates and procedures. policy directive.
The 2025 Budget aims to enable federal agencies to effectively implement the approved budget, fostering progress across the economic, social, environmental and service sectors, and strengthening the UAE’s global competitiveness. strengthen.
Promoting economic and social growth
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said: “The 2025 Federal Budget represents a prudent and forward-thinking approach that includes: It demonstrates the UAE’s continued commitment to progress.” The leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals while ensuring well-being and well-being. It shows the country’s eagerness to utilize all available resources. Prosperity for both the people and residents. ”
His Highness added: “The newly approved budget marks another important step towards achieving the UAE’s strategic goals by optimizing financial resources and diversifying government resources.” We are committed to continuing to support critical sectors such as education, health care and social care. Therefore, we strive to maintain a careful balance between expenses and income. ”
His Highness emphasized that this budget is designed to support the UAE’s continued efforts to drive economic and social progress, while ensuring long-term sustainable development.
He stressed that this budget aims to improve the quality of life and provide unparalleled services to citizens and residents, while also building a brighter future for future generations.
Critical department support
Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Hadi Al Hussaini said that the 2025 general budget complies with Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2019 on public finance and follows the highest international standards to realize the country’s ambitious goals. He emphasized that he is applying the Vision of sustainable development.
His Excellency further added that this Budget will support the Government’s commitment to support key sectors with strategic priorities while increasing the efficiency of Government spending to achieve overarching development goals and keep pace with changes in the global economy. He said it shows commitment.
Al Hussaini stressed that the 2025 Budget reaffirms the strength of the national economy and its ability to secure the necessary resources to finance major development, economic and social projects. A significant portion of the budget is earmarked for areas such as education, health and social welfare, further cementing the UAE’s position as a leader in improving quality of life.
“This budget will ensure the continued delivery of good government services, improve innovation and manage financial resources efficiently, in line with the leadership’s goals of sustainable development and long-term well-being,” he said. “It’s designed to do that,” he added.
The federal general budget for fiscal year 2025 is allocated to major departments as follows:
social development and pensions
AED 27.859 billion (39% of the total budget) has been allocated to this sector, of which AED 10.914 billion (15.3%) is for public and university education programs and AED 5.745 billion (8%) for health. AED 3,744 million has been allocated for services and community prevention. AED 5.79 billion (8%) went to social issues and AED 1.746 billion (2.5%) to public services.
AED 25.57 billion (35.7%) of the total budget is allocated to the political sector.
Infrastructure and economic sector
AED 2,581 million (3.6%) is earmarked for the infrastructure and economic sector.
AED 2,864 million (4%) will be allocated to the financial investment sector.
AED 12,624 million (17.7%) will be allocated to other federal expenses.