TECOM Group Records 21% Revenue Surge in Q1 2025 as Profit Climbs to AED361 Million

TECOM Group reported a robust start to 2025, with first-quarter revenues climbing 21 percent year-on-year to AED680 million and net profit rising 23 percent to AED361 million, driven by strong operational performance across its portfolio.
The company's EBITDA grew by 23 percent to AED540 million, with the EBITDA margin improving to 79 percent. The growth reflects increased demand across its commercial, industrial, and land leasing segments, bolstered by a six percent rise in its customer base, which now exceeds 12,000.
CEO Abdulla Belhoul credited the performance to the strength of TECOM's diverse asset base and its alignment with Dubai's push to grow its knowledge-based economy. 'We continue to attract global companies and world-class talent across six strategic sectors,'
he said.
The quarter also saw significant developments across TECOM's districts. Epson launched an Innovation Centre at Dubai Production City, and Fabtech Engineering at Dubai Industrial City signed a strategic agreement with Groupe M to boost innovation in nuclear and sustainable energy.
Dubai Internet City, a key TECOM asset, was found to contribute 65 percent of the emirate's tech sector GDP, according to a study conducted with Accenture. Dubai Science Park welcomed biopharma leader MSD and hosted the region's first Longevity Science Semester Symposium.
Dubai Design District cemented its global fashion status by showcasing the Autumn/Winter 2025–26 edition of Dubai Fashion Week. Meanwhile, the third edition of The Good Store initiative brought together over 137,000 professionals for charitable giving during Ramadan and Eid.
Belhoul noted that TECOM's performance reinforces its role in shaping Dubai's future economy while delivering long-term value to shareholders.
News Source: Emirates News Agency

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