UAE ranks third globally in sovereign wealth assets

The UAE has secured the third position globally in the Global SWF mid-year report 2025, with sovereign-owned investor (SOI) assets valued at $2.49 trillion.

The US topped the ranking, with $12.12 trillion in sovereign assets, while China came second with $3.36 trillion.

Japan stepped in at fourth with $2.22 trillion, followed by 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).

Sovereign-owned investment assets include capital managed by sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds.

The Top 10
1. United States

2. China

3. UAE

4. Japan

5. Norway

6. Canada

7. Singapore

8. Australia

9. Saudi Arabia

10. South Korea

The UAE's global ranking reflects the strong performance of a broad network of government-backed investment institutions, including those from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Mubadala Investment Company and the Investment Corporation of Dubai.

Emirates Investment Authority, Sharjah Asset Management, RAK Investment Authority, and Dubai World are also major contributors, the report added.