UAE is now only in third place in sovereign wealth wealth only behind the US and China. world News
According to a report by Global SWF 2025 Mid-Eyer, the United Arab Emirates now organizes the world’s third largest portfolio sovereignty and public pension assets. With the total combined clan of $ 2.49 trillion (DH9.17 trillion) in the assets of sovereign-owned investors (SOI), the United Arab Emirates is just behind the United States ($ 12.12 trillion) and China ($ 3.36 trillion). Sovereign-owned investors include both sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds, making it a major indicator of national investment capacity and global financial impact.
Leading institutions and fields of focus
The UAE rankings reflect a strong performance of a wide network of government -owned investment institutions. Major contributors include:
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) - Mubadla Investment Company
- Agitation
- Dubai investment corporation
Other institutions such as Emirates Investment Authority, Sharjah Asset Management, RAK Investment Authority and Dubai World also play a role in enhancing the country’s sovereign assets base. These institutions manage various portfolio in strategic global fields, including:
- Energy and infrastructure
- Technology and Logistics
- Clean energy, artificial intelligence and biotechnology
- Sustainable and ready -made industries
Reflection of long -term economic scheme
UAE climbing in sovereign wealth rankings underlines the country’s active fiscal plan and economic diversification efforts. As the nation has continued its move towards an oil economy, sovereign money funds are playing a central role:
- Growing global capital market participation
- Achieve
Strategic investment participation - Expansion of impact in emerging and durable areas
Other global leaders in sovereign assets
After UAE, report list:
- Japan – $ 2.22 trillion
- Norway – $ 1.9 trillion
- Canada – $ 1.86 trillion
- Singapore – $ 1.59 trillion
- Australia – $ 1.53 trillion
- Saudi Arabia – $ 1.53 trillion
- South Korea – $ 1.17 trillion
With its forward -looking investment strategy, the UAE is expected to remain a leading player in shaping global investment trends and capital flows for the coming years.
