2025 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

February 5, 2025 no comments 505
The approvals were made during the UAE Cabinet’s meeting, held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the launch of several new entities and initiatives aimed at enhancing the...

February 5, 2025 no comments 578
The project will be funded by a consortium of local and international financing partners, with completion anticipated by 2028 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive...

February 5, 2025 no comments 508
UAE and Saudi Arabia Considered as Possible Venues for Trump-Putin Summit The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are being considered by Russia as potential locations for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin , according to Reuters...

February 3, 2025 no comments 601
The Museum of the Future, in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has unveiled a prototype of the aerial taxi developed by Joby Aviation. Exhibited at the museum’s "Tomorrow, Today floor," the prototype highlights Dubai’s forward-thinking vision for smart,...

February 3, 2025 no comments 574
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai served 747.1 million riders in 2024, reflecting a 6.4 percent increase from 702 million riders in 2023. The transit services involved included Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram,...

February 2, 2025 no comments 389
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a top global travel destination, attracting visitors year-round, with winter emerging as the peak season for tourism. As part of its ambitious Tourism Strategy 2031, the country aims to attract Dhs100 billion in tourism investments and...

January 30, 2025 no comments 860
The project is part of the Riverside Community, the developer’s sixth master development DAMAC Properties has unveiled Riverside Views, its first major development of 2025. The new project is part of the newly-launched DAMAC Riverside community. The launch event, held at the...

January 30, 2025 no comments 900
The decision follows the US Fed’s latest move to hold rates steady, signalling a cautious approach toward further tightening amid evolving economic conditions The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced it will maintain the base rate applicable to the overnight deposit facility...

January 25, 2025 no comments 1105
The planned high-speed train, which will travel at 350kmph, will pass through six stations Etihad Rail has announced plans to build the UAE’s first high-speed, all-electric passenger train, which will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Revealed on Thursday, the train is expected to cut...

January 22, 2025 no comments 987
Effective January 27, 2025, the updated policy restricts the movement of freight vehicles, trucks, tankers, and heavy equipment during peak hours on weekdays and Fridays The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has...

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