The S&P Global UAE PMI edged up to 55 in February 2026 from 54.9 in January, marking the highest reading in a year and signaling a broad-based improvement in the non-oil private sector conditions. Supply chains continued to strengthen, allowing firms to build input inventories more efficiently, while lower fuel prices helped contain cost pressures. New orders rose sharply, driven by tourism, e-commerce, and AI demand. Firms responded to higher workloads by boosting employment, marking the largest rise since last November, and continued to build input inventories, supported by faster deliveries and improved supply chains. On the price front, input prices rose modestly at their slowest pace since last October, while selling prices edged up for the eighth consecutive month amid competitive pressures. Looking ahead, firms remained optimistic, with strong domestic demand, better supply chains, and ongoing project growth supporting a solid start to 2026 despite lingering inflation. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates increased to 55 points in February from 54.90 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates averaged 54.64 points from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 61.20 points in October of 2014 and a record low of 44.10 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates increased to 55 points in February from 54.90 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates is expected to be 54.60 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.



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United Arab Emirates Non-Oil Private Sector PMI
In the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of companies in non-oil private sector and is derived from a survey of 400 companies, including manufacturing, services, construction and retail. The Purchasing Managers Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the non-oil private sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This is only a limited sample of PMI headline data displayed on the Customer’s service, under licence from S&P Global. Full historic PMI headline data and all other PMI sub-index data and histories are available on subscription from S&P Global. Contact economics@spglobal.com for more details.

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UAE Non-Oil Private Sector PMI Rises Slightly
The S&P Global UAE PMI edged up to 55 in February 2026 from 54.9 in January, marking the highest reading in a year and signaling a broad-based improvement in the non-oil private sector conditions. Supply chains continued to strengthen, allowing firms to build input inventories more efficiently, while lower fuel prices helped contain cost pressures. New orders rose sharply, driven by tourism, e-commerce, and AI demand. Firms responded to higher workloads by boosting employment, marking the largest rise since last November, and continued to build input inventories, supported by faster deliveries and improved supply chains. On the price front, input prices rose modestly at their slowest pace since last October, while selling prices edged up for the eighth consecutive month amid competitive pressures. Looking ahead, firms remained optimistic, with strong domestic demand, better supply chains, and ongoing project growth supporting a solid start to 2026 despite lingering inflation.
2026-03-04
UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits 11-Month High
The S&P Global UAE PMI rose to 54.9 in January 2026 from 54.2 in December, marking the strongest reading in nearly a year and pointing to a broad-based improvement in operating conditions. Growth was driven by a sharp acceleration in new business, which expanded at its fastest pace in almost two years as domestic demand improved and new products and services gained traction. Strong order inflows drove activity, while firms increased purchasing at the fastest pace in over six years, aided by quicker deliveries and smoother logistics. On the other hand, input prices rose at the fastest rate in 18 months, driven by higher raw material costs, wages, and operating expenses, yet competitive pressures limited selling price increases, keeping profit margins under pressure. Looking ahead, firms remain optimistic about demand. Despite inflationary headwinds, robust sales growth, improved supply chains, and positive expectations suggest the non-oil sector enters 2026 on solid footing.
2026-02-04
UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Remains Robust
The S&P Global UAE PMI eased slightly to 54.2 in December 2025 from November’s nine-month high of 54.8, but continued to signal a robust improvement in non-oil private sector conditions. Business activity expanded at one of the fastest rates seen this year, supported by firm demand, rising customer orders, and favourable domestic policies. Output growth remained strong, with over a quarter of firms reporting higher production as workloads increased. Employment growth, however, was more cautious, as companies faced intensifying cost pressures and tighter margins. Input costs rose at the sharpest pace in over a year, driven by higher wages, transport, and maintenance expenses, prompting firms to manage costs through leaner inventories. Despite these pressures, selling prices increased modestly and business confidence stayed positive, underpinned by stronger sales pipelines and resilient demand heading into 2026.
2026-01-06