The Year in Review Timeline
January
1 January
Start of first full year of operation of two new toll gates at Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South.
31 January
Launch of variable pricing based on peak and off‑peak times, at Salik’s ten toll gates.
February
During Q1
Beginning of Parkonic rollout of seamless parking service, using Salik’s advanced eWallet system, at 154 locations. By the end of 2025 this covered 110 locations.
April
9 April
Salik holds its third AGM to approve the company’s FY 2024 results and dividend distribution.
28 April
Salik distributes ↨ 619.8 million as dividends to shareholders, representing 100% of the net profit for the second half of 2024.
30 April
Salik received the prestigious ISO 37001 certification for its Anti‑Bribery Management System (ABMS).
May
8 May
Memorandum of Understanding with ENOC to enable customers to pay for fuel and other services by using their Salik eWallet.
13 May
Salik wins prestigious ‘3G Excellence Award for Advocacy and Commitment to Corporate Governance 2025’ award by UK‑based Cambridge IFA during a global governance forum held in Brunei.
14 May
Salik included in the MSCI UAE Index, recognised as an important benchmark by global investors in emerging markets.
August
8 August
Global Brands magazine awarded Salik as the ‘Fastest Growing Transportation Infrastructure Provider in the UAE, 2025’.
13 August
Board approval of the proposed dividend, of ↨ 770.9 million, for the six month period ended 30 June 2025.
September
2 September
Salik received ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, strengthening its management systems.
5 September
Salik distributes ↨ 770.9 million as dividends to shareholders, representing 100% of the net profit for the first half of 2025.
22 September
Salik became a member of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), positioning the company among global tolling leaders.
24 September
Won Best ESG Initiative’ (Silver), ‘Best Sustainable Business Model’ (Gold) and ‘Overall Winner’ at the Gulf Sustainability Awards.
25 September
Salik won ‘Outsourced Call Center of the Year 2025’ and ‘Best Small Outsourced Helpdesk 2025’ awards.
October
9 October
Salik won ‘Leading Corporate for Investor Relations – Dubai’ award at the MEIRA conference, held in Muscat, Oman. Salik was also ranked ‘Top Five Best Investor Relations by CEO – Middle East’, ‘Top Five Best Investor Relations by CFO – Middle East’, won ‘Best Investor Relations Professional – Dubai’, and was ranked 'Top Ten Digital Annual Reports – Middle East'.
In the 2025 Extel Survey, Salik won ‘Most Honoured Company in Emerging EMEA – Large Corporates’ award.
November
6 November
Salik collaborated with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Vcharge EV Charging Point Operator, to deliver smart, scalable Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UAE.
Salik won ‘Best Online Report 2024 – International’ at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2025 in London.
27 November
Salik’s investment grade credit rating was upgraded from A‑ to A, with a stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
Awarded Silver Tier in the CSR Majra Impact SEAL Awards under the SME Category.
December
9 December
Salik Investment Grade Credit Rating of “A3” Reaffirmed by Moody’s Ratings.
11 December
Salik signed a partnership agreement with the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai to support community development programmes dedicated to People of Determination.
31 December
Salik won ‘Great Place to Work’ certification.
Ranked 1st in the Transportation sector in the Middle East with an S&P Global ESG Score of 58.
January 2026
13 January
Salik signed a ten year agreement with Dubai Airports to enable seamless e‑wallet parking payments at 7,400 designated parking spaces at Dubai International (DBX), implemented from 22 January 2026.