UAE Ministry of Finance Releases Federal Public Debt 2022, 2025 Report Highlighting Sovereign Debt Market Advancements
DUBAI, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched the 'Federal Government Public Debt 2022, 2025' report titled 'Public Debt: Efficiency and Sustainable Financing,' a strategic document and national reference that highlights the advanced policies adopted by the UAE in managing federal public debt through 31st December 2025.The report showcases the UAE's success in developing an advanced sovereign debt market that enhances economic stability and reinforces the efficiency of public resource management in line with the highest global standards, demonstrating the institutional efficiency the country has achieved in aligning its financing needs with its sustainable development objectives.H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, stated, "The UAE will continue to solidify and upgrade its advanced economic system while driven by a long-term vision and sustainable financial planning, under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.""Over the past decades, the UAE has successfully built a strong and agile financial system, enabling the country to achieve leading development milestones and adapt to global economic shifts.
This progress will undoubtedly contribute to achieving the national aspirations outlined in 'We the UAE 2031' and the UAE Centennial 2071," Sheikh Maktoum said.H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed added, "Public debt management stands out as a strategic tool to strike a balance between spending efficiency and resource sustainability.
It plays a key role in creating a robust and attractive financial and investment environment by developing an efficient, transparent, and diversified sovereign debt market. This would not only contribute to enhancing financial system stability but would also provide policymakers with greater flexibility in addressing economic challenges."H.H.
Sheikh Maktoum noted that, in light of accelerating global economic and technological transformations, the UAE has adopted a proactive approach that combines economic ambition with fiscal discipline. Public debt management, Sheikh Maktoum said, is fundamental to strengthening the country's ability to maintain strong credit ratings, diversify funding sources, and support the sustainability of long-term growth.He emphasised that the achievements recorded by the UAE in both domestic and international debt markets were the results of a clear vision and a comprehensive institutional approach that prioritises close collaboration across all government entities.He noted that hedging and risk management strategies are integral components of this model, enhancing the UAE's capacity to address its financing requirements while preserving service quality and financial stability, and supporting sustainable prosperity over the long term.Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, said, "The UAE attaches utmost importance to improving the efficiency of public debt management, viewing it as a fundamental part of its advanced financial framework, and has set out a national vision founded on robust financial governance and forward-looking planning."Accordingly, the Ministry of Finance is developing sovereign debt instruments in line with global best practices, reinforcing the UAE's commitment to achieving sustainable financial stability that supports its development agenda."Al Hussaini added that, since the launch of the first federal dirham-denominated issuances, the Ministry has moved steadily to build a transparent, reliable and investment-friendly domestic debt market, providing long-term financing tools that support economic diversification policies, bolster market efficiency, and broaden the investor base both locally and internationally.He explained that the federal debt strategy is built on striking a balance between reducing borrowing costs and managing risks with flexibility and professionalism.
