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UAE non-oil sector PMI surges to 55.3 in August, fastest growth since December 2024

UAE non-oil private sector expanded at fastest pace since December 2024 as S&P Global PMI hit 55.3 in August.

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The S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August 2025 rose to 55.3 from 52.7 in July 2025, indicating the strongest improvement in the UAE non-oil private sector operating conditions since December 2024. [1] Phuket recorded 973,900 foreign tourist arrivals in July, marking a rebound in the sector. [2] Ben Albury, president of the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA), stated on 2026-07-01 that there is no panic over the 11 percent decline in new auto sales for the first half of 2026. [3] Business expectations among UAE non-oil private sector firms for the coming year improved in August 2025 to their highest level since April, tied to improving sales trends, construction projects, and hopes for easing regional tensions. [4] The August 2025 S&P Global UAE PMI recorded output levels rising at the fastest rate in six months, with firms citing higher order volumes, project progressions, client digital migrations, and reduced logistics challenges as drivers. [5] The August 2025 S&P Global UAE PMI showed new business inflows increasing sharply, matching the joint-quickest pace since March 2024, and export demand growing for a second consecutive month after declines through the second quarter, as economic caution over the Middle East conflict eased. [6] The average daily spend per tourist decreased by 6% compared to the previous year. [7] The rebound in arrivals is attributed to the subsiding impact of the Middle East conflict. [8] Ben Albury attributed the sales decline to increased shipping costs and delays caused by the Middle East conflict and typhoons damaging transhipment ports in Asia. [9] Ben Albury stated that the industry would only be alarmed if the six-month drop in new auto sales reached the 20-25 percent range. [10] The average length of stay for tourists in Phuket remained short during the reporting period. [11] Ben Albury noted that shipping delays have impacted more than one auto brand carried by Bahamas Bus and Truck, with one shipment delayed from August to November 2026. [12]
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  1. The S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August 2025 rose to 55.3 from 52.7 in July 2025, indicating the strongest improvement in the UAE non-oil private sector operating conditions since December 2024. · Investing.com
  2. Phuket recorded 973,900 foreign tourist arrivals in July, marking a rebound in the sector. · Bangkok Post
  3. Ben Albury, president of the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA), stated on 2026-07-01 that there is no panic over the 11 percent decline in new auto sales for the first half of 2026. · tribune242.com
  4. Business expectations among UAE non-oil private sector firms for the coming year improved in August 2025 to their highest level since April, tied to improving sales trends, construction projects, and hopes for easing regional tensions. · Investing.com
  5. The August 2025 S&P Global UAE PMI recorded output levels rising at the fastest rate in six months, with firms citing higher order volumes, project progressions, client digital migrations, and reduced logistics challenges as drivers. · Investing.com
  6. The August 2025 S&P Global UAE PMI showed new business inflows increasing sharply, matching the joint-quickest pace since March 2024, and export demand growing for a second consecutive month after declines through the second quarter, as economic caution over the Middle East conflict eased. · Investing.com
  7. The average daily spend per tourist decreased by 6% compared to the previous year. · Bangkok Post
  8. The rebound in arrivals is attributed to the subsiding impact of the Middle East conflict. · Bangkok Post
  9. Ben Albury attributed the sales decline to increased shipping costs and delays caused by the Middle East conflict and typhoons damaging transhipment ports in Asia. · tribune242.com
  10. Ben Albury stated that the industry would only be alarmed if the six-month drop in new auto sales reached the 20-25 percent range. · tribune242.com
  11. The average length of stay for tourists in Phuket remained short during the reporting period. · Bangkok Post
  12. Ben Albury noted that shipping delays have impacted more than one auto brand carried by Bahamas Bus and Truck, with one shipment delayed from August to November 2026. · tribune242.com
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