The UAE Federal Budget 2026 has been approved by the UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The meeting was held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where the Cabinet endorsed total expenditures of AED92.4 billion — the largest federal budget in the nation’s history.
The UAE Federal Budget 2026 is balanced, with equal revenues and expenditures, showing a strong commitment to financial sustainability and balanced growth. Compared to the 2025 budget, it represents a 29% increase, highlighting the UAE’s robust economic performance and the government’s focus on long-term development.
According to the Cabinet, AED34.6 billion has been allocated to social development and pensions, AED27.1 billion to government affairs, AED15.4 billion to financial investments, AED12.7 billion to federal expenses, and AED2.6 billion to infrastructure and economic development. These allocations reflect the priorities of the We the UAE 2031 Vision, which aims to enhance national prosperity and quality of life.
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that the UAE economy continues to grow steadily, with outbound investments reaching AED1.05 trillion in 2024 — a 9% increase from the previous year. The UAE remains among the world’s top 20 economies for foreign direct investment and the leading Arab nation in this field.
The Cabinet also reviewed national initiatives on food safety, climate action, and international cooperation, reinforcing the UAE’s path toward sustainable growth and global competitiveness.
