By Staff Reporter
The United Arab Emirates recorded significant progress across energy, infrastructure, housing, transport and digital government in 2025, underscoring its capacity to translate long-term national strategies into tangible outcomes that strengthen competitiveness and improve quality of life.
The gains reflect a coordinated, whole-of-government approach anchored in innovation, operational efficiency and sustainable development, delivering results across both domestic priorities and international platforms.
In the housing sector, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure approved 3,567 housing support decisions worth AED 2.546 billion, including grants, loans and tailored financing solutions. These interventions helped raise homeownership among UAE citizens to 91 percent, placing the country among global leaders. Internationally, the UAE secured the presidency of the UN-Habitat General Assembly for the first time and won a seat on its Executive Council.
Energy sector achievements included the launch of the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance, uniting more than 40 countries and organisations, and the publication of the State of Energy Report 2025. Progress continued on the National Energy and Water Demand Management Programme 2050, which targets a 42–45 percent reduction in energy demand by mid-century.
Infrastructure and transport development advanced through a national traffic congestion agenda featuring projects exceeding AED 170 billion through 2030. The initiatives aim to boost federal road efficiency by 73 percent and expand capacity on major corridors, alongside feasibility studies for a new 120-kilometre federal road.
The UAE also strengthened its maritime leadership by hosting World Maritime Day events, launching the National Maritime Navigation Centre, and securing re-election to the International Maritime Organization Council. Additional highlights included 41 awards, 19 ISO certifications, expanded community engagement programmes, and the opening of a fully integrated digital government services centre in Fujairah.
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said the results demonstrate the UAE’s ability to deliver data-driven outcomes while laying strong foundations for sustained growth under its long-term national visions.
Source: Emirates News Agency
