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Events in the year 2025 in the United Arab Emirates.

## Incumbents

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Photo  | Post  | Name

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| President of the United Arab Emirates | Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
| Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

## Events

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### January

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* 14 January – Malaysia and the UAE sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.[1]

### February

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* 17 February – Ukraine and the UAE sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.[2]

### March

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* 6 March – The Central African Republic and the UAE sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.[3]
* 31 March – The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals’ State Security Chamber sentences three people to death and a fourth person to life imprisonment for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan in November 2024.[4]

### April

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* 2 April – The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Costa Rica, Mauritius, and the United Arab Emirates comes into force.[5]
* 9 April – The Republic of Congo and the UAE sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.[6]
* 30 April – The UAE says it had intercepted millions of rounds of ammunition at an airport intended for the Sudanese Armed Forces.[7]

### May

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* 5 May – The International Court of Justice dismisses a case filed by Sudan accusing the UAE of genocide for its support of the Rapid Support Forces during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), citing lack of authority to continue the proceedings.[8]
* 6 May – Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with the UAE over alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces.[9] UAE replied that it does not recognise a decision by Sudan's army-affiliated defence council to sever ties.[10]

## Holidays

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Further information: Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates

Source:[11]

* January 1 – New Year's Day
* March 29–31 – Eid al-Fitr
* June 5 – Day of Arafat
* June 6–8 – Eid al-Adha
* June 26 – Islamic New Year
* September 4 – The Prophet's Birthday
* December 1 – Commemoration Day
* December 2 – National Day

## References

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1. ^ "UAE, Malaysia sign CEPA as non-oil bilateral trade grows to $4 billion". Middle East Economy. 14 January 2025.
2. ^ "UAE, Ukraine sign CEPA: Deal expected to contribute $369 million to the UAE's GDP by 2031". Middle East Economy. 17 February 2025.
3. ^ "UAE, Central African Presidents witness signing of CEPA". Sharjah24. 6 March 2025.
4. ^ "UAE court sentences 3 people to death in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan". AP News. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
5. ^ "UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Costa Rica and Mauritius come into force". Emirates 24/7. 2 April 2025.
6. ^ "UAE, Republic of Congo sign CEPA to advance ties". Gulf Business. 9 April 2025.
7. ^ Ramadan, Tala (30 April 2025). "UAE says it foiled attempt to transfer ammunition to Sudan's army". Reuters. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
8. ^ "ICJ dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels". Al Jazeera. 5 May 2025.
9. ^ "Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged RSF support as drone strikes on Port Sudan continue". BBC News. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
10. ^ "UAE says it does not recognise decision by Sudan's defence council to sever ties". Reuters. 7 May 2025.
11. ^ "UAE Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 30 October 2024.

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