June, 2025

• 4 June

  Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) advances UAE sustainable development goals locally and globally

  

  ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its pioneering achievements in advancing strategic objectives aligned with the UAE’s foreign aid policy. The report underscores the ADFD’s vital role in supporting global sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for communities worldwide. The report emphasises ADFD’s significant contributions to major ...

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• 4 June

  Dubai Airports, Etihad Energy Services Company light path to sustainability with final phase of landmark project

  

  DUBAI/ WAM Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), to launch the final phase of its airport-wide lighting retrofit project, a key milestone in its ongoing sustainability agenda and a major step towards energy-efficient operations at both of Dubai’s airports. This newly signed ...

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• 4 June

  UAE, Egyptian Presidents discuss fraternal ties, regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, focusing on the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across various sectors, particularly those that advance their shared development goals and serve the mutual ...

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• 4 June

  EGA to explore opportunities to develop bauxite-related projects in Ghana

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the signing of an agreement with Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to explore opportunities to develop bauxite-related projects in the Republic of Ghana. Ghana has more than 900 million tonnes of bauxite resources, in one large and two smaller known deposits. Ghana currently produces around 1.5 million tonnes of bauxite per ...

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• 4 June

  Abdullah bin Zayed receives participants of 12th National Defence Course

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation comprising participants of the 12th National Defence Course 2024–2025, in the presence of Staff Brigadier Saeed Hassan Mohamed Alyammahi, Commandant of the National Defence College. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the delegation and was briefed on the course’s educational and training ...

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• 4 June

  Empathy: The Currency of the Future

  

  By Sergey Kosenko GULF TIME What if the most powerful thing we could offer the world wasn’t our voice but our presence? In an age where influence is measured by likes, followers, and fleeting moments of virality, we’re in danger of forgetting what truly moves people. Metrics may boost visibility, but they rarely create lasting impact. That comes from something ...

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• 4 June

  Painted Smiles & Spicy Bites: Celebrate Eid at Dave’s Hot Chicken

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME This Eid al-Adha, gather the family for bold flavor and festive fun! From June 6–8, head to Dave’s Hot Chicken in JBR and Al Hamra Mall – Ras Al Khaimah between 4–6 PM for kid-friendly face painting with every meal. And don’t miss out on the fan-favorite Hot Box — made to share, perfect for celebrating ...

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• 4 June

  MERISE Launches its First Showroom in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME MERISE, the newest name in curated luxury interiors, celebrated the official opening of its flagship showroom at Index Tower in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with a grand launch attended by over 150 distinguished guests. The event was graced by Mr. Edoardo Napoli, the Consul General of Italy in Dubai, as the Guest of Honour. Mr. ...

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• 4 June

  Ebarza Redefines Interior Design with a Seamless Turnkey Model

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME With over 20 years of experience in the UAE market, Ebarza is reshaping the interior design landscape by offering a holistic and innovative approach that puts clients at the center of the design journey. Historically, much of the focus in architecture and development was placed on exterior aesthetics, but today’s discerning clients recognize that true ...

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• 3 June

  EDGE signs record-breaking AED9 billion naval contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED9 billion (US$2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats. This contract marks the largest naval shipbuilding export in the region and ranks among the highest-value naval export deals ...

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