The UAE has secured the third spot globally in terms of total sovereign wealth and public pension assets, according to the Global SWF 2025 mid-year report. With combined assets valued at $2.49 trillion (Dh9.17 trillion), the UAE trails only the United States ($12.12 trillion) and China ($3.36 trillion), making it the largest holder in the Middle East.

Sovereign-owned investors (SOIs) include both sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds. The UAE’s strong position is driven by a robust network of government-owned investment institutions such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Mubadala Investment Company, ADQ, and the Investment Corporation of Dubai. Additional contributors include the Emirates Investment Authority, Sharjah Asset Management, RAK Investment Authority, and Dubai World.

These entities manage globally diversified portfolios across sectors including energy, infrastructure, logistics, technology, and emerging areas like clean energy, AI, and biotechnology. Their strategic investments are part of the UAE’s broader economic diversification plan and post-oil vision.

The report also highlights other leading nations in sovereign wealth and pension assets, such as Japan ($2.22 trillion), Norway ($1.9 trillion), Canada ($1.86 trillion), Singapore ($1.59 trillion), Australia ($1.53 trillion), Saudi Arabia ($1.53 trillion), and South Korea ($1.17 trillion).

With its growing international investment presence, the UAE continues to shape global capital flows and remains a major force in the future of global finance.

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