June, 2025

• 3 June

  An Eid Al-Adha To Remember At Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi invites guests to embrace the spirit of togetherness this Eid Al-Adha with An Eid to Remember, a thoughtfully curated stay experience available from 6 to 9 June 2025. Set against the backdrop of Abu Dhabi’s majestic coastline and the Palace’s magnificent surroundings, An Eid to Remember package includes daily ...

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• 3 June

  Sharjah Airport welcomes first Ethiopian Airlines flight

  

  SHARJAH / WAM As part of a significant expansion of its route network into Africa, Sharjah Airport has officially welcomed the first direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on June 2, marking a new chapter in the airport’s growing global connectivity. This step reflects Sharjah’s rising status on the regional and international aviation map, as more global airlines choose the ...

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• 3 June

  Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks inaugural flight to Yerevan

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Yerevan, Armenia, further expanding its growing network directly from the UAE’s capital. To mark this special occasion, a ceremony was held at Zayed International Airport prior to departure, attended by Karen Grigoryan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to ...

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• 3 June

  Etihad celebrates first flights to Prague, Warsaw

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways is celebrating the launch of flights to two new destinations in Central Europe – Prague and Warsaw. On Monday 2nd June, the UAE’s national airline operated its inaugural flight to the enchanting Czech capital Prague, one of 16 new destinations the airline will add this year. On 3rd June, the airline touched down in ...

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• 3 June

  United Arab Bank launches strategic Rights Issue to raise up to AED1.03bn

  

  SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it proposes to increase its issued share capital by an amount up to AED1,031,275,325 (one billion thirty-one million two hundred seventy-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dirhams) from AED2,062,550,649 (two billion sixty-two million five hundred fifty thousand six hundred forty-nine dirhams) up to ...

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• 3 June

  MoHRE to implement Midday Break from 15 June to 15 September 2025

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the implementation of the Midday Break, prohibiting work under direct sunlight and in open-air spaces between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm, from 15 June to 15 September 2025. Now in its 21st consecutive year, the Midday Break is rooted in a sustainability-centred approach that the UAE implements ...

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• 3 June

  Dubai Future Academy launches courses on foresight, AI, leadership

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Academy, the capacity-building arm of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has launched eight new training programmes for 2025 aimed at equipping leaders, professionals, and future-focused individuals across all sectors with the critical skills of foresight, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The courses are scheduled to run throughout the year, and they are aligned with DFF’s efforts ...

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• 3 June

  Dubai Future District Fund drives $1.65bln in capital commitments, powers over 190 startups

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), which is anchored by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), reported a year of strategic growth in 2024, including over US$1.65 billion in capital commitments and support for more than 190 portfolio companies. The figures were released during the Fund’s Annual General Meeting, where the Board ...

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• 3 June

  ADGM reports robust financial results in first quarter of 2025

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE capital, has accomplished another quarter of robust growth and increased global recognition, sustaining momentum from a record-breaking 2024. In Q1 2025, ADGM achieved significant growth across key metrics, supported by ongoing global investor confidence, regulatory enhancements, and the successful implementation of major initiatives within its expanded jurisdiction on ...

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• 3 June

  Al Marar leads UAE delegation to 164th session of GCC Ministerial Council Meeting

  

  KUWAIT / WAM Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the 164th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council Meeting, held in the State of Kuwait. The session concluded with a final statement outlining recent updates on joint GCC initiatives, regional and global political developments, and the GCC’s position on files of mutual ...

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