UAE earns top sovereign ratings from global agencies

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance announced that the world’s top three credit rating agencies – Fitch Ratings (Fitch), S&P Global (S&P), and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) – have assigned sovereign credit rating for the United Arab Emirates.

This step reflects the continued international confidence in the strength of the UAE economy and the sustainability of its fiscal policies.

S&P announced, on 17 June 2025, that it assigned the UAE’s sovereign rating at “AA” with a stable outlook. Moody’s, in its annual review for 2025, affirmed the rating at “Aa2” with a stable outlook. Fitch also affirmed the UAE’s rating at “AA-” with a stable outlook on 24 June 2025.
This consensus by all three major global credit rating agencies highlights the UAE’s advanced fiscal standing and strengthens its position among the few countries globally with strong sovereign credit ratings from all three top agencies.

On this occasion, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, said: “The affirmation of the UAE’s strong sovereign rating by the world’s top three international credit rating agencies, and their consensus on a stable outlook, reflects the deep-rooted international confidence in the resilience of our national economy and the efficiency of our fiscal policies.

"This is the result of a comprehensive economic vision led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and closely followed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.”

The ratings confirm the UAE’s ability to diversify and boost non-oil revenues, maintain sound fiscal discipline, manage risks effectively, and uphold prudent fiscal policies. All of these factors have contributed positively to economic stability and sustained growth across various sectors.