The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched its annual federal budget yearbook for the fiscal year 2025, titled “Empowering the Future of Generations to Come.”
The publication outlines key financial trends, major achievements, and a detailed analysis of financial and non-financial data, aimed at enhancing transparency and financial awareness across society.
The yearbook was launched during the ministry’s participation at the World Governments Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from February 11-13 under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.”
The yearbook pinpoints the main features of the Federal General Budget 2025, highlighting financial sustainability and a balanced approach to revenues and expenditures.
It also details fiscal policies designed to support the UAE’s strategic objectives, as well as government efforts to allocate resources in line with national development priorities. The report reaffirms the country’s commitment to achieving the long-term goals set out in the UAE Centennial 2071 vision.
Promoting financial literacy
Through the publication, the ministry aims to promote inclusivity by providing detailed analyzes of both financial and non-financial data. It also seeks to build trust and deepen public understanding of financial priorities across all segments of society.
The yearbook also addresses strategic spending aligned with the UAE’s national goals and initiatives, showcasing the federal government’s achievements and efforts supported by the federal budget.
Additionally, the ministry has developed a special community edition to enhance financial awareness, presenting key information in an accessible and simplified format.
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Financial sustainability
Commenting on the launch of the book, His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE minister of State for Financial Affairs, said: “The Ministry of Finance is committed to adopting a developmental strategy for the federal budget, following directives of the UAE wise leadership to enhance the quality of life and ensure a dignified standard of living for all members of society. Therefore, the ministry will spare no effort to support initiatives and strategies that would drive sustainable development across the UAE.”
He further noted: “The release of the annual yearbook 2025 demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to achieving financial sustainability, driving economic growth, and allocating resources to advance vital sectors. By maintaining financial balance and embracing strategic investments, we reaffirm our leadership’s dedication to empowering future generations.”
Concluding his remarks, HE Al Hussaini said: “The 2025 budget is based on innovative strategies that align with global trends, positioning the UAE as a leading model in financial transparency, economic sustainability, and future-focused empowerment.”
Chapters
The yearbook features four main chapters, providing a comprehensive analysis of the federal government’s financial performance.
Key sections include the Executive Summary, which outlines the federal budget and highlights significant financial trends, and Financial Outlook for the Federal Budget, offering an in-depth review of financial policies, revenue sources, collection mechanisms, expenditures, and the revenue-expense balance.
Another chapter, Public Debt Management, delves into strategies for diversifying funding sources and fostering local market development. It also highlights efforts to ensure debt sustainability, presenting an overview of domestic and external public debt, sovereign credit ratings, and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.
The yearbook concludes with the chapter Achievements and Targets of National Initiatives, which examines government projects aligned with sustainable development goals.
Financial balance
The annual report outlines the achievement of the country’s balanced federal budget, with revenues and expenditures amounting to AED 71.5 billion, reflecting the resilience and stability of the UAE’s national economy.
Additionally, the book highlights the pivotal role of fiscal policies in directing resources toward vital sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure, thereby bolstering sustainable development.
The Ministry of Finance reaffirms its commitment to financial sustainability by prioritizing the diversification of funding sources. Initiatives such as international dollar-denominated bond programs and the Islamic Treasury Bonds and Sukuk program in UAE dirhams play a key role in solidifying the UAE’s position as a global financial hub.
Empowering the future
The annual report outlines key areas for empowering future generations and supporting national priorities through targeted budget allocations. These include:
- Empowering the future through education: investing in curriculum development and expanding higher education opportunities;
- Empowering the future through health: improving the quality of healthcare services and adopting the latest medical technologies;
- Empowering the future through environmental sustainability: implementing initiatives to combat climate change and enhance resource efficiency;
- Empowering the future through economic development: fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation;
- Empowering the future through infrastructure: advancing strategic projects in housing, transportation, and public services;
- Empowering the future through space: strengthening investments in the space sector and creating new job opportunities;
- Empowering the future through entertainment and culture: enhancing quality of life and promoting social cohesion; and
- Empowering the future through security and safety: utilizing advanced technology to ensure public protection and national stability.
