2025 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

January 6, 2025 no comments 918
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 675
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 572
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 711
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 699
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 610
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...

January 3, 2025 no comments 892
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is set to continue enhancing its retail operations, with the final phase of renovations in the arrival shops across three terminals scheduled for completion early this year. This initiative aims to improve the shopping experience for travelers and maintain DDF's reputation...

January 3, 2025 no comments 587
The weather is expected to be humid overnight and into Saturday morning in certain inland regions. On the morning of January 3, several parts of the UAE experienced light rain and cloudy conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy...

January 3, 2025 no comments 540
The fee updates stem from a series of consultations with the ADGM business community in 2023, aimed at expanding the jurisdiction and enhancing the ease of doing business. ADGM has announced a revised fee schedule for obtaining and renewing commercial licenses, which will take effect...

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