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  1. S&P Affirms UAE at AA/A-1+, Stable

    Macro & PolicyS&P Global Ratings affirmed the United Arab Emirates' long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at AA/A-1+ with a stable outlook on September 5, 2026, citing a consolidated net government asset position near 147% of GDP. S&P projects UAE real GDP growth of 2.4% in 2026, accelerating to an average 6.2% in 2027-2029, with government debt held near 26% of GDP.
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