Dubai, July 4 -- The United Arab Emirates now ranks third globally in total sovereign wealth and public pension assets, with a combined portfolio of USD 2.49 trillion (Dh9.17 trillion), according to the 2025 mid-year report by Global SWF, as reported by Gulf News.

This places the UAE behind only the United States, which tops the list with USD 12.12 trillion, and China, with USD 3.36 trillion, making it the largest holder of sovereign-owned investor (SOI) assets in the Middle East.

SOI assets encompass both sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds. The UAE's high ranking reflects the strong performance of a broad network of government-backed investment institutions.

Among the leading entities are the Abu Dhabi Investment A...