April 2025 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 15, 2025 no comments 731
Dubai International Airport Retains Title as Busiest for International Traffic in 2024 Dubai International Airport has once again claimed the top spot for international passenger traffic in 2024, according to the latest report from Airports Council International (ACI) World. Preliminary...

April 14, 2025 no comments 575
Major drainage contracts awarded under Tasreef to expand 36km of pipelines, improve flood mitigation, and support long-term infrastructure goals Dubai Municipality has awarded Dhs1.439bn in contracts for four major stormwater drainage projects under the Tasreef programme — the...

April 14, 2025 no comments 664
The entertainment venue still has a number of thrilling events planned before the season wraps up. Global Village Dubai has announced that Season 29 will officially conclude on May 11, 2025 . The season, which began on October 16, 2024 , introduced numerous enhancements and remains one of...

April 14, 2025 no comments 1259
Majid Al Futtaim has announced plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle retail portfolio in 2025 with the launch of over 30 new stores across the GCC, including flagship openings in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The move builds on a record-breaking 2024, during which the group reported a 26% revenue...

April 12, 2025 no comments 669
Sheikh Hamdan Welcomes Baby Girl Hind Bint Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, shared a heartwarming moment with his followers by posting the first photo of his newborn...

April 10, 2025 no comments 697
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to enhance the inspection and maintenance of road assets. This innovative approach aims to boost the accuracy of digital twin platforms and develop smarter preventive,...

April 10, 2025 no comments 572
Nakheel , part of Dubai Holding Real Estate , has unveiled Phase 3 of Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands , following the success of earlier phases. Spanning five islands and 17 square kilometres , Dubai Islands offers 20 kilometres of pristine beaches , cultural venues, resorts, and...

April 10, 2025 no comments 886
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has completed a key road development project to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion at the Sheikh Juma Bin Mohammed Al Mutawa intersection . The initiative involves the construction of a third 180-meter lane, forming part of the authority’s...

April 7, 2025 no comments 823
The 29th Dubai World Cup 2025 , held at the iconic Meydan Racecourse , delivered a breathtaking showcase of horse racing excellence with 102 elite horses from 13 countries battling across 9 races for a total prize pool of $30.5 million . Historic Victory : Qatar’s Wathnan Racing...

April 7, 2025 no comments 644
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 35 of 2025 , which outlines specific conditions under which non-resident juridical investors in Qualifying Investment Funds (QIFs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are considered to have a taxable nexus in the...

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