The UAE market landscape is buzzing with innovation, growth, and big strategic moves. From Abu Dhabi launching electric air taxis to Emaar rewarding shareholders with a full dividend payout, and Masdar expanding in Europe’s renewable sector—27th March 2025 was a standout day in UAE share news.
Let’s break down the most important developments shaping the Emirates’ financial and investment future.
Abu Dhabi Aviation and Archer to launch electric air taxis in UAE
Urban mobility is about to take off—literally.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA) has signed an MoU with Archer Aviation to deploy the first global fleet of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, named Midnight. The air taxis will be operational in the UAE starting 2025.
What makes this initiative important?
- It’s part of Archer’s global “Launch Edition” programme.
- The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority is backing the deployment.
- ADA will be the first operator of electric air taxis in the region.
- The aircraft promises to cut 60–90-minute car commutes down to 10–20 minutes.
Archer’s Midnight aircraft can carry four passengers, run back-to-back flights, and charge quickly. The company will also support the rollout with experienced pilots, engineers, and a fully integrated booking app.
This move signals the UAE’s growing commitment to urban air mobility and sustainable transport innovation.
Emaar Properties announces 100% dividend for FY2024
In a strong show of confidence, Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has approved a 100% dividend payout, totalling $2.4 billion (AED 8.8 billion) at its Annual General Meeting.
This dividend comes on the back of a stellar financial year. Here’s a snapshot of the numbers:
| Metric | Value (FY2024) |
| Total revenue | $9.6 bn (AED 35.5 bn) |
| Net profit before tax | $5.1 bn (AED 18.9 bn) |
| EBITDA | $5.2 bn (AED 19.3 bn) |
| Property sales | $19 bn (AED 70 bn) |
| Revenue backlog from sales | $30 bn (AED 110 bn) |
Emaar also recorded a 72% increase in property sales over 2023, and a 33% rise in overall revenue.
Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar’s founder, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainability and digital transformation. The payout and future plans underline Emaar’s goal to solidify Dubai as a top global destination for investment and real estate.
Masdar strengthens foothold in Spain with €368M solar investment
Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, is expanding its European presence with a €368 million deal to acquire 49.99% of four solar plants in Spain. This builds on last year’s acquisition of a 2GW solar portfolio from Endesa, with a hybrid battery potential of 0.5GW.
Key facts:
| Details | Value |
| Masdar investment | €184 million |
| Enterprise value of assets | €368 million |
| New capacity added | 446 MW (solar) |
| Total operational capacity in Iberia | 3.2 GW |
The deal is a key part of Masdar’s strategy to support EU’s Net Zero 2050 goals and Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) targets.
Masdar’s broader ambition: grow from 50 GW to 100 GW by 2030 globally.
Financing support for this acquisition includes major banks such as BNPP, Santander, Intesa Sanpaolo, ADCB, and FAB.
UAE joins $17B ‘Development Road Project’ to rival Suez Canal
In a major strategic move, the UAE has signed on to the Development Road Project, a $17 billion overland trade route that will connect the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean via Qatar, Iraq, and Turkey.
This alternative to the Suez Canal is designed to enhance regional trade and reduce dependence on maritime shipping bottlenecks.
What’s planned?
- A 1,200 km high-speed rail corridor connecting key cities like Basra, Baghdad, and Mosul to Turkey.
- Trains designed to hit speeds of 300 km/h.
- UAE ports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi will become central to overland cargo transit.
This initiative complements other large-scale infrastructure projects in the region and cements the UAE’s role as a global logistics hub.
Final thoughts
Whether it’s electric air taxis flying over Abu Dhabi, solar plants powering up Spain, or record-breaking dividends in real estate—the UAE is writing its own playbook for growth in 2025.
The day’s biggest headlines weren’t just about companies making announcements—they were about entire sectors signalling where the country is heading. And judging by the momentum, it’s not just north on the map—but upwards in ambition.
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