Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates reported substantial growth in its energy, infrastructure, maritime transport, housing, and digital transformation sectors in 2025, highlighting its capacity to combine long-term planning with effective execution.
According to Emirates News Agency, the achievements are a testament to the UAE government’s approach focused on innovation, operational efficiency, and enhancing quality of life, demonstrating their ability to turn national strategies into tangible outcomes that bolster the country’s competitiveness.
In the housing sector, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure issued 3,567 housing support decisions, amounting to AED2.546 billion. These encompassed housing grants, loans, and financing solutions. Consequently, the homeownership rate among UAE citizens reached an unprecedented 91 percent, among the highest globally. Additionally, the UAE secured its first presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) General Assembly and a spot on its Executive Council.
In the energy sector, 2025 saw the inauguration of the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance, with participation from over 40 countries and international organizations, showcasing the UAE’s leadership in global energy dialogues. The publication of the State of Energy Report 2025 and the UAE’s election to the Water Council of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) further emphasized this role. The launch of a guidance manual for supporting domestic workers in eight languages aimed to raise community awareness of responsible consumption practices.
The National Energy and Water Demand Management Programme 2050 was implemented to reduce energy demand by 42 percent-45 percent by 2050, involving a comprehensive portfolio of projects across various sectors.
In infrastructure and transport, the Ministry developed the National Agenda for Addressing Traffic Congestion, including national transport and road projects valued at over AED170 billion through 2030. It aims for a 73 percent improvement in federal roads’ efficiency over five years, with significant investments in upgrading Emirates Road and enhancing Al Ittihad Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
The Ministry’s plan also includes a feasibility study for the Fourth Federal Road, extending 120 kilometers with a capacity of 360,000 trips daily. Furthermore, five major transformational projects were completed, focusing on building humanization, green recycling, industrial transformation, sustainable farm irrigation, and electric vehicle battery recycling.
The UAE enhanced its maritime presence by hosting the World Maritime Day Parallel Event, launching the National Maritime Navigation Centre, and securing a fifth consecutive term in Category ‘B’ membership of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Additionally, the Ministry received 41 awards and 19 ISO certifications, highlighting its administrative maturity and operational quality. It held 30 customer council meetings and signed 26 agreements to expand partnerships and knowledge exchange. The launch of the first fully integrated digital government services center in Fujairah was another milestone.
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stated, “The year 2025 represents an important milestone in the development journey of the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors in the UAE. We witnessed tangible progress in the implementation of strategic projects that reflect the vision of our wise leadership in building an integrated, more efficient, and sustainable ecosystem capable of supporting economic growth and enhancing quality of life.”
He emphasized that the achievements confirm the Ministry’s ability to turn national plans into concrete, data-driven results through effective governance, resource management, and partnerships.
Al Mazrouei concluded, “We commence 2026 confidently, building on clear results and solid foundations, while reaffirming our commitment to supporting the objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ Vision, on the path toward the UAE Centennial 2071. The Ministry will continue its work to ensure advanced infrastructure, a sustainable energy sector, and flexible housing solutions that collectively enhance the country’s competitiveness and leadership at both the regional and global levels.”
