February 2025 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

February 22, 2025 no comments 657
According to DP World, 15.5 million TEUs and 5.4 million metric tonnes of breakbulk cargo handled in 2024 DP World reported its highest container and breakbulk cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port since 2015, solidifying its position as a leading trade and logistics hub in the region....

February 22, 2025 no comments 511
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday visited the 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, being organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) at Dubai Harbour until Feb.23. This...

February 20, 2025 no comments 825
The airline carried 18.5 million passengers in 2024, up from 14 million in 2023, reflecting sustained demand across its expanding network Etihad Airways reported a solid financial performance for 2024, posting a profit after tax of Dhs1.7bn ($476m) driven by substantial increases in...

February 20, 2025 no comments 557
The Wilds will officially launch for sale on February 27 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai Aldar Properties has unveiled the launch of The Wilds, its third residential development in Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Holding. Designed to integrate luxurious residences with pristine...

February 20, 2025 no comments 531
Drizzles fell on separate areas across the country on Wednesday, while fog blanketed several areas across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain City and Al Dhafra Region. The drizzles fell on Falaj Hazza in Al Ain City, Hameem and Mukhairez in Al Dhafra Region and Al Tawyeen in Fujairah. The Highest...

February 19, 2025 no comments 535
Locations for the sales launch include Dubai (Conrad Hotel), Hong Kong (The Peninsula), London (The Dorchester), Mumbai (JW Marriott Juhu), Singapore (Marina Bay Sands), Sydney (Four Seasons Hotel), and Tokyo (Palace Hotel) In a dazzling celebration of ambition and innovation, Dubai’s...

February 19, 2025 no comments 523
DIFC is set to open a new Funds Centre in 2025, offering dedicated space for investment managers to raise capital and expand their operations The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the premier global financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region,...

February 18, 2025 no comments 762
Dubai’s prime residential capital values are forecast to grow by up to 9.9 per cent in 2025, the highest among 30 global cities tracked by Savills Following a strong performance in 2024, Dubai’s prime residential market is expected to continue its upward trajectory in 2025, with...

February 18, 2025 no comments 505
The UAE is being affected by an extension of a low-pressure system from the surface, accompanied by an extension of a weak low-pressure system in the upper layers of the atmosphere, which has resulted in falling of light rains in different areas, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, and Al...

February 18, 2025 no comments 564
The bunker volumes were up 3.7 per cent from December, but down 6.8 per cent compared to the same month last year Marine fuel sales at the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah, a key bunker hub in the Middle East, extended gains for a second straight month in January but edged lower versus...

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