August 2025 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

August 22, 2025 no comments 1902
Al Reem Island dominates Abu Dhabi’s property surge Abu Dhabi’s property market is showing strong momentum in 2025, with Al Reem Island emerging as the city’s most dynamic performer. According to data from MERED and analytics firm Quanta , off-plan property weighted average prices on...

August 22, 2025 no comments 435
Wasl Group launches new South Garden units to support Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer program As Dubai strengthens its position as a global hub for long-term residents, Wasl Group has announced the launch of a new phase of its South Garden project in Jebel Ali. The release of Buildings...

August 22, 2025 no comments 1504
UAE to Observe Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) with September 2025 Public Holiday The UAE will soon mark Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) with an official public holiday in September 2025 , providing residents and businesses with an extended break as the summer season draws to a...

August 11, 2025 no comments 503
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Achieves Record Revenue of Dhs14.6bn in H1 2025, Declares Dhs3.1bn Dividend Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( DEWA ) has announced record-breaking financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting strong growth across all key...

August 11, 2025 no comments 393
Dubai Real Estate Sector Records 4,049 New Licenses in H1 2025, Showcasing Global Investor Confidence Dubai’s real estate sector has continued its upward trajectory, registering 4,049 new licensed activities in the first half of 2025. This surge underscores the emirate’s rising status...

August 11, 2025 no comments 377
UAE Federal Tax Authority Conducts Record Inspections, Seizing 17.6 Million Non-Compliant Goods in H1 2025 The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a significant escalation in its oversight and enforcement efforts in 2025, conducting a record-breaking 85,500 field inspections...

August 11, 2025 no comments 1045
UAE Launches ‘A Day Without Accidents’ to Promote Road Safety for New School Year As the UAE prepares to welcome students back to classrooms on August 25, 2025 , the Ministry of Interior (MoI) , through the Federal Traffic Council and in coordination with police leadership across the...

August 6, 2025 no comments 1123
Minor Earthquake Recorded in Khor Fakkan The National Seismic Network of the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported a 2.0 magnitude earthquake in Khor Fakkan at 20:35 (UAE time) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 . The tremor was minor, with no reported damage, and serves as...

August 6, 2025 no comments 1091
Dubai RTA Opens 800-Metre Tunnel to Ease Traffic on Umm Suqeim Street The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially inaugurated a new 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each direction along Umm Suqeim Street, marking a major milestone in the Umm Suqeim Street...

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