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UAE approves Dh 292.5 billion budget for 2027–2029

The UAE has approved Dh292.5 billion in federal spending for 2027–2029, with Dh90.1 billion earmarked for 2027 and social development and pensions receiving the largest share.

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October 13, 2026
UAE Cabinet approves Dh292.5 billion federal budget for 2027 to 2029, including allocations for social development, pensions, education and health.
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the approval of the Dh292.5 billion federal budget for 2027–2029.·None

The UAE Cabinet approved a three-year federal spending plan worth Dh292.5 billion on October 12, 2026, a 28.3% increase from the previous three-year budget cycle. The government also approved Dh90.1 billion in expenditure for 2027, with social development, pensions, education, health and housing among its priorities.


Social development and pensions receive largest allocation


Social development and pensions will receive Dh34.6 billion, or 38.4% of the 2027 federal budget, making it the largest spending category. Government affairs will receive Dh29.1 billion, accounting for 32.3% of planned expenditure.


The remaining allocations include Dh17.8 billion for federal expenses, Dh5.6 billion for financial assets and investments, and Dh3 billion for infrastructure and economic resources.

The budget also covers programmes related to public safety, employment, education, health care, technology, energy, industry, infrastructure, culture and sports.


The UAE government said the three-year plan is intended to support long-term development, improve the efficiency of public spending and maintain funding for strategic projects.


The approval comes as the government continues to emphasise financial planning and investment in services designed to improve citizens' quality of life.


The 2027–2029 federal budget represents an increase of 28.3% over the preceding three-year period, while the separate 2027 allocation sets out the spending planned for the first year of the cycle.

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