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The agency says the UAE’s large fiscal and external buffers provide space for policy maneuvering during adverse geopolitical developments or unfavorable hydrocarbon sector dynamics, including potential disruptions to oil production or exports.
Here is a breakdown of the factors supporting that economic resilience.
1. Huge financial reserves
The UAE holds exceptionally large government assets. S&P estimates that the country’s consolidated net asset position will reach about 184% of GDP in 2026, while government liquid assets are calculated at roughly 210% of GDP.
“Our ratings on the UAE remain supported by the government’s strong fiscal and external positions,” S&P said. The agency added that the “exceptional strength of the government’s consolidated net asset position… provides a significant fiscal, external and economic buffer to external shocks.”
These reserves act as a financial shock absorber if geopolitical tensions disrupt energy markets or global trade.
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