H1 2025

As ADGM approaches its 10th anniversary in October, the centre continues to focus on long-term impact through regulatory innovation, institutional partnerships, and a resilient ecosystem for global finance

Majid Al Futtaim opened 42 new stores across its portfolio in the period, while free cash flow reached Dhs1.1bn and net debt was reduced to Dhs13.4bn

RAK Properties’ share price has gained 26.3 per cent year-to-date, ending the first half at Dhs1.44, giving it a market capitalisation of Dhs4.32bn

Air traffic in the UAE recorded 531,000 movements in H1 2025, a 6.2 per cent rise compared with nearly 500,000 movements during the same period last year

The company reported that its international revenue accounted for 26.8 per cent of the total in Q2

CFO Youssef Salem shares insights into the operational drivers behind the company’s robust H1 numbers, its ambitious technology roadmap and key goals

The non-fuel retail segment is a key strategic focus, leveraging ADNOC Distribution’s network of over 500 stations in the UAE — more than 65 per cent of the country’s total — far surpassing competitors like ENOC and Emarat

The chamber supported the expansion of 60 local companies into new overseas markets during H1 2025

In Q2 alone, DEWA recorded a profit after tax of Dhs2.4bn, up 25.8 per cent year-on-year, with revenues of Dhs8.6bn, an increase of 9.8 per cent

Sustained operational optimisation, focused capabilities and strategic execution drove resilient H1 performance and higher profit margins