Social development and pensions take the largest share of the AED 90.1 billion budget for 2027.
The UAE Cabinet has approved the Federal General Budget Plan for 2027 to 2029, with total expenditure of AED 292.5 billion. The approval came at a Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
The Cabinet also approved the Federal General Budget for the 2027 fiscal year, with expenditure of AED 90.1 billion. More than one-third of that amount has been allocated to the Social Development and Pensions sector.
Spending in the new three-year cycle is 28.3 percent higher than in the previous cycle.
UAE Federal Budget 2027 Sector Allocations
Social Development and Pensions receives the largest allocation in the 2027 budget at AED 34.6 billion, or 38.4 percent of total spending.
Government Affairs follows with AED 29.1 billion, or 32.3 percent. Federal Expenses account for AED 17.8 billion, or 19.7 percent.
Financial Assets and Financial Investments receive AED 5.6 billion, or 6.2 percent, while Infrastructure and Economic Resources are allocated AED 3 billion, or 3.4 percent.
The budget covers areas including community protection and safety, the future economy, education, employment, health and quality of life, international relations, industry, technology, energy, infrastructure, culture, media and sports.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed on the UAE Budget
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said the government’s priorities have not changed and remain focused on education, health, housing, social services, and the quality of life and stability of citizens. He said the country will continue to build on its achievements under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, described the Federal General Budget as a strategic instrument for investing in people, shaping the future and accelerating development.
“The UAE’s budget reflects the wise leadership’s priorities, placing quality of life at the forefront of its objectives,” he said in a statement shared by the Dubai Media Office.
He said the budget will use artificial intelligence and smart solutions in financial planning to support the resilience of the economy and its global competitiveness, while maintaining fiscal discipline.
“Above all, our ultimate goal is to ensure that every financial investment delivers a meaningful human return, creating a lasting impact on the lives and future of generations to come,” he added.
