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WE THE UAE

2031

The unofficial intelligence platform for anyone building, investing, or living inside the UAE's national vision. Translating government policy into actionable opportunity.

Based on the official We The UAE 2031 Vision · u.ae official portal · UAE Cabinet

AED 3T
GDP Target
AED 800B
Non-Oil Exports
AED 450B
Tourism GDP
AED 4T
Foreign Trade

The Foundation

Four Pillars of Vision 2031

Launched 22 November 2022 during the UAE Government Annual Meetings. Four national priorities to double GDP from AED 1.49T to AED 3T.

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Forward Economy
Double GDP to AED 3T through non-oil diversification, FDI, 40+ free zones, 1,500+ fintech firms, real estate, AI strategy, and Operation 300 Billion for advanced manufacturing.
Highest RPM
MoET: Future Economy →
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Forward Society
Advanced social empowerment: education reform, universal healthcare, Emiratization mandates, Golden Visa expansion, smart cities, cultural identity, and youth programmes.
Quality of Life
u.ae: Society & 2031 →
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Forward Diplomacy
14+ CEPA comprehensive trade agreements, AED 4T foreign trade target, defense partnerships, international org leadership, and strategic soft power via nation branding.
Global Trade
Ministry of Economy →
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Forward Ecosystem
Net Zero 2050: Masdar 20+ GW renewable capacity, Barakah nuclear, Al Dhafra solar, green hydrogen, National Food Security Strategy, COP28 legacy implementation.
Net Zero 2050
u.ae: Net Zero 2050 →

Where The Money Moves

Sector Deep Dives

Every sector mapped to the 2031 vision. The UAE has the highest CPC in the world — 8% above the United States. Official data from u.ae.

Forward Economy
Free Zones & Business Setup
DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, DMCC, Dubai Internet City — 40+ free zones across seven Emirates. u.ae free zones.
CPC $8–$18
Forward Economy
Real Estate & Investment
Off-plan vs ready, Dubai vs Abu Dhabi yields, RERA regulations. Data via Dubai Land Department. Foreign investor guides.
CPC $6–$18
Forward Economy
Banking, Finance & Fintech
1,500+ firms in DIFC (9th largest fintech hub globally). 300+ in ADGM. Crypto via VARA.
CPC $5–$15
Forward Economy
AI & Digital Economy
MBZUAI — world's first AI university. National AI Strategy. UAE AI Office. 46% business AI adoption.
CPC $4–$12
Forward Economy
Tourism & Hospitality
Target: AED 450B tourism GDP. Dubai = world's most visited city. Strategy via Ministry of Economy & Tourism.
CPC $2–$7
Forward Economy
Advanced Manufacturing
"Operation 300 Billion" — industrial sector to AED 300B. Aerospace, pharma, electronics, food processing.
CPC $3–$8
Forward Society
Healthcare & MedTech
Hospital privatization, medical tourism. MoHAP reform, DHA mandates, medtech clusters.
CPC $3–$10
Forward Society
Visa & Immigration
Golden Visa, Green Visa, freelancer permits. Full residency landscape via u.ae.
CPC $3–$8
Forward Society
Education & EdTech
K-12 reform, university partnerships. Ministry of Education, MBZUAI, NYU Abu Dhabi.
CPC $2–$6
Forward Diplomacy
CEPA Trade Agreements
14+ bilateral trade deals mapped. AED 4T foreign trade target. Official: Ministry of Economy.
CPC $2–$5
Forward Ecosystem
Renewable Energy
Masdar 20+ GW in 40+ countries. Al Dhafra solar. Barakah nuclear. Green hydrogen pipeline.
CPC $2–$5
Forward Ecosystem
Food Security & AgriTech
Vertical farming, aquaculture, strategic reserves. MoCCAE National Food Security Strategy.
CPC $1–$4

Live Trackers

2031 Dashboard

Tracking metrics that matter. Data from wetheuae.ae, u.ae, and official institutional sources.

GDP Target
AED 3T
↑ from AED 1.49T (2021)
Source: wetheuae.ae
Non-Oil Exports
AED 800B
Target by 2031
Source: MoET
Tourism GDP
AED 450B
Target contribution
Source: MoET
Foreign Trade
AED 4T
Target by 2031
Source: wetheuae.ae
Free Zones
40+
Across 7 Emirates
Source: u.ae
DIFC Firms
1,500+
Fintech, AI & innovation
Source: DIFC
Hub71 Startups
370+
From 51+ countries · $2.5B+ raised
Source: Hub71
Masdar Capacity
20+ GW
Renewable · 40+ countries
Source: Masdar

Intelligence Feed

Latest Signals

Policy shifts, investment moves, and sector developments — everything that matters for the 2031 vision.

Actionable Intelligence

Guides & Tools

Government policy translated into step-by-step action. Official references linked throughout.

The Ecosystem

Who's Building 2031

Institutions, companies, and organizations shaping the UAE's next chapter. All links to official sites.

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✅ Official UAE Government Resources

For official information about the "We the UAE 2031" vision, please visit these authoritative sources:

wetheuae.ae — Official We The UAE 2031 Vision Website
u.ae — The Official Portal of the UAE Government
u.ae: We The UAE 2031 Vision (Full) — Detailed Official Breakdown
uaecabinet.ae/we-the-uae — UAE Cabinet: We The UAE
intelligence.wetheuae.ae — UAE Vision 2031 Strategic Intelligence (WEF Partnership)
moet.gov.ae/future-economy — Ministry of Economy & Tourism
mof.gov.ae — Ministry of Finance
mohre.gov.ae — Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization
mofa.gov.ae — Ministry of Foreign Affairs
tax.gov.ae — Federal Tax Authority
uaelegislation.gov.ae — UAE Legislation Portal

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Common Questions

FAQ

Answers sourced from wetheuae.ae and u.ae.

What is We The UAE 2031?+

We The UAE 2031 is a national vision launched on 22 November 2022 during the UAE Government Annual Meetings by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It aims to double the country's GDP from AED 1.49 trillion to AED 3 trillion over the next decade, based on four pillars: Forward Economy, Forward Society, Forward Diplomacy, and Forward Ecosystem. Official source: wetheuae.ae

What are the four pillars of We The UAE 2031?+

The four pillars are: (1) Forward Economy — doubling GDP to AED 3T through non-oil diversification, (2) Forward Society — education reform, healthcare, Emiratization, Golden Visa, (3) Forward Diplomacy — 14+ CEPA trade agreements and global partnerships, (4) Forward Ecosystem — Net Zero 2050, renewable energy, food security.

What are the main GDP targets of We The UAE 2031?+

Key targets include: GDP growth from AED 1.49T to AED 3T, non-oil exports reaching AED 800B, tourism sector contributing AED 450B to GDP, total foreign trade reaching AED 4T, and industrial sector contribution of AED 300B through Operation 300 Billion. Source: u.ae

How can I start a business in the UAE?+

You can start a business through mainland registration or one of 40+ free zones across seven Emirates. Popular free zones include DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, DMCC. Each offers 100% foreign ownership, zero or low corporate tax, and visa packages. Official: u.ae business portal

What is the UAE Golden Visa?+

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa (5 or 10 years) available to investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, researchers, outstanding students, and humanitarian pioneers. It allows holders to live, work, and study without a national sponsor. Official: u.ae Golden Visa

What is DIFC?+

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the leading international financial hub in MEASA. It hosts 1,500+ fintech, AI, and innovation firms and is ranked the 9th largest fintech hub globally by GFCI 38. It operates under English Common Law with its own courts and regulator (DFSA).

What is ADGM?+

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, hosting 300+ financial firms. AUM of USD 653 billion. English Common Law, RegLab regulatory sandbox, and home to Hub71's 370+ startup ecosystem.

What is Operation 300 Billion?+

Operation 300 Billion is the UAE's national strategy to increase the industrial sector's contribution to GDP to AED 300 billion by 2031. It focuses on advanced manufacturing including aerospace, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food processing. Official: Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology

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