03 Oct 2025. Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew 3.8% in Q2 compared with a year earlier, with the non-oil economy up 6.6% to its highest quarterly value ever, now making up nearly 57% of the emirate’s economy. We break down the numbers with Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell, alongside the IMF’s 4.8% UAE growth forecast following its Article IV review. Plus, Yango has signed a deal with Etihad Rail, we ask their regional SVP of Operations what’s behind the partnership. And Dubai Duty Free continues a string of record-breaking months, we hear from the boss on what’s driving sales.