2025.11.0504:15:00UTC+00UAE’s Economic Expansion Slows Down as S&P Global Composite PMI Drops to 53.8 in October

The United Arab Emirates witnessed a slight deceleration in its economic activity for the month of October 2025, as revealed by the S&P Global Composite PMI data updated on November 5, 2025. The index, which measures economic health through purchasing managers' activity across both manufacturing and services sectors, dipped to 53.8 from its September level of 54.2.

This decline, although subtle, signals a slower pace of growth in the country's burgeoning non-oil sectors, reflecting potential headwinds that may be influencing business conditions. While a PMI above 50 still denotes expansionary economic conditions, the decrease suggests that the rate at which the economy is expanding has marginally softened.

Analysts will be keenly observing upcoming data and trends to ascertain whether this slowdown is a temporary blip or indicative of more sustained challenges in the months to come. The UAE's economy has been on a positive trajectory, driven by diversification efforts beyond oil, so any shift, no matter how slight, is important for stakeholders within and beyond its borders.