January 2025 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

January 14, 2025 no comments 952
The education company says the high fees will allow it to hand-pick specialist teachers from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions GEMS Education is preparing to open the UAE’s most expensive school in August 2025. Dubbed the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, the...

January 14, 2025 no comments 501
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on a working visit to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). His Highness expressed his pleasure in hosting the...

January 14, 2025 no comments 709
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced exceptional results for Sharjah Airport operations in 2024, maintaining its upward momentum in passenger, aviation, and cargo performance. These achievements emphasize Sharjah’s success in establishing itself as a premier destination for travel,...

January 14, 2025 no comments 799
The Traffic and Patrols Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police has announced a reduction in the speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Street (E11) from 100 km/h to 80 km/h. Consequently, the radar enforced speed limit on the road will now be 101 km/h, previously set at 121 km/h. This new...

January 6, 2025 no comments 947
Dubai's impressive tourism performance and continued growth in both visitor numbers and hotel performance highlight the emirate's resilience and attractiveness. According to the latest data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism’s 2024 Performance Report, Dubai saw a 9...

January 6, 2025 no comments 701
The housing projects, which provide a variety of options for Emirati citizens, are in alignment with the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the implementation...

January 6, 2025 no comments 610
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in November, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Strong demand and increased business activity propelled growth in the UAE’s non-oil private sector to its...

January 5, 2025 no comments 731
In 2024, AD Ports Group demonstrated consistent growth and strategic investments, highlighted by the launch of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, which increased the port’s capacity by 23 percent, reinforcing its status as a leading global commercial hub. The Khalifa Port Autoterminal...

January 5, 2025 no comments 738
Emirates Airlines swiftly dismissed a social media video on Saturday, confirming it as fabricated and not genuine. The airline is actively working to have the video removed. In an official blog post on its X account, Emirates clarified, “We are aware of a video circulating on various...

January 4, 2025 no comments 628
Dubai International (DXB) is on track to welcome 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of the year, setting the stage for its busiest January yet. Daily traffic is projected to peak on 3rd January, with over 311,000 guests expected. With an average of 287,000 guests passing...

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