DP World has announced revenue grew by 9.7 per cent to $20 billion (AED 73.5 billion), and adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.7 per cent to $5.5 billion (AED 20.2 billion), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.2 per cent for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Revenue growth of 9.7 per cent was mainly due to improved performance from Ports and terminals and contributions from new acquisitions and concessions.
Ports and terminals revenue per TEU increased 13.9 per cent on a like-for-like basis, with strong growth from the Middle East and the Americas.
DP World capacity exceeded 100 million TEU due to selective infrastructure investment in key growth markets.
Capital expenditure of $2.2 billion (AED 8 billion) ($2.1 billion (AED 7.7 billion) in 2023) was invested across the existing portfolio.
The capital expenditure budget for 2025 is approximately $2.5 billion (AED 9.1 billion) to be invested mainly in Jebel Ali, Drydocks World and Jebel Ali Freezone, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), Ndayane (Senegal) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
Cash generated from operating activities increased by 18.9 per cent to $5.5 billion (AED 20.2 billion) in 2024 ($4.6 billion (AED 17 billion) in 2023).
The value of transactions conducted in the banking sector within the country through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose to AED 19.898 trillion during 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced a contribution of AED 20 million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.
Abu Dhabi saw a significant rise in the resolution of consumer complaints against commercial establishments last year, with 90 per cent of cases being settled amicably, compared to 83.4 per cent in 2023.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has welcomed 1.6 million guests during February 2025, achieving an average passenger load factor of 89 per cent.