UAE non-oil private sector activity slows to 52.9 in March
The UAE non-oil PMI fell to 52.9 in March as regional conflict disrupted supply chains. Output and new orders grew at their weakest rates in several years.
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The non-oil private sector in the United Arab Emirates experienced its slowest expansion in nearly four years during March, as regional conflict impacted demand and disrupted global supply chains. According to the latest survey from S&P GLOBAL INC, the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) declined to 52.9 in March, falling from 55.0 in February. While the reading remains in expansionary territory, it represents the lowest level recorded since July 2025.
