‎UAE non-oil sector at 4-month high

‎<p class="ckeCaption" ><span ><span class="ckeCaption" ><img src="https://argaamplus.s3.amazonaws.com/eaefe0b9-c991-40bb-bbbe-1d43f2445ec4.png" ></span></span>The seasonally adjusted PMI rose to 52.7 in July from 50.8 in June.</p> <hr> <p>The non-oil private sector in the UAE improved in July 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) logging the fastest growth rate in four months, according to a report by SP Global.</p> <p><br> The seasonally adjusted PMI—a composite index that provides an accurate overview of private non-oil sector operating conditions—rose to 52.7 in July from 50.8 in June, marking the highest reading since March and remaining above the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction.</p> <p><br> This improvement was supported by new orders climbing to a five-month high, increased customer spending, and easing regional tensions. Meanwhile, export orders saw their first increase since March.</p> <p><br> However, the report indicated that supply chain disruptions and ongoing elevated cost pressures continued to pose challenges for companies, despite a slight improvement in delivery times. Business confidence weakened as competitive pressures persisted, limiting firms' ability to raise prices.</p> <p dir="RTL" ></p>

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Argaam - UAE News · Trade Publication

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5th August 2026

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