June, 2025

• 20 June

  Piece of You launches its Summer 2025 Collection

  

  GULF TIME This summer, Piece of You is turning up the sparkle with a collection that’s as joyful and expressive as the season itself. Dainty butterflies, sculptural hoops, and delicate leaf charms come together in a playful edit designed for those who let their mood guide their style. At the heart of it all is Amreen Iqbal, Founder of Piece ...

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• 20 June

  SmartCrowd launches Flip: A game-changing way to invest in Dubai’s multi-million dirham property renovations

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME  SmartCrowd — the Middle East’s first regulated real estate crowdfunding platform — has officially launched Flip, opening doors for everyday investors to participate in high-end property flips through fractional ownership. Much more than just another real estate investment product, Flip is proven, powerful, and now accessible. With four successful Flip projects already completed and sold, SmartCrowd ...

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• 20 June

  China Pavilion at Expo Dubai Hosts China-Arab Media Salon

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME The China Pavilion at Expo Dubai hosted the China-Arab Media Salon, coinciding with the official inauguration of the Middle East Communication Center of Hainan Media Group, which has chosen Dubai as its regional hub. The event aimed to highlight the role of media in deepening the strategic partnership between China and Arab countries—particularly the UAE, which ...

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• 20 June

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends graduation ceremony of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy’s inaugural cohort

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the graduation ceremony of the inaugural cohort of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, celebrating 194 graduates. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin ...

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• 19 June

  Khalifa University soars 25 slots to 177th in QS Rankings 26

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has jumped 25 places to be ranked 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, firmly securing a spot among the world’s top 200 universities. For eight consecutive years, Khalifa University has remained the top institution in the UAE, reinforcing its status as a national leader ...

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• 19 June

  Space42 introduces Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, today announced the commercial availability of Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot (Thuraya MBH). This lightweight, secure, and affordable broadband terminal is designed to extend critical communications to users on the move in remote environments. As demand for seamless, reliable connectivity accelerates, areas across land and sea remain outside the coverage of ...

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• 19 June

  Abdullah bin Zayed meets Mexican Foreign Secretary in Mexico City

  

  MEXICO CITY / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday met with Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, in Mexico City, marking the start of his working visit to the country. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Mexican Foreign Secretary reviewed the distinguished ...

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• 19 June

  UAE endeavours to safeguard future generations, promote responsible engagement with technology: Saif bin Zayed

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Digital Wellbeing Council, chaired by HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has announced the launch of a new feature by Meta to protect teenagers from inappropriate or unwanted content—the first of its kind in the region. The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a ...

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• 19 June

  Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism holds first ‘City Briefing of 2025’

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its first City Briefing of 2025, a key bi-annual stakeholder engagement platform that further reinforces Dubai’s collaborative approach to tourism growth. Held at the Coca-Cola Arena, the briefing brought together more than 1,300 industry leaders and professionals from across the hospitality, aviation, retail and F&B sectors, along with ...

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• 19 June

  Dubai Culture Concludes Japan Art & Culture Delegation Programme

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has wrapped up the Japan Art & Culture Delegation Programme, an initiative supported by the Sikka Platform to expand opportunities for Emirati and UAE-based artists on the global stage. The programme offered participants the chance to engage deeply with Japan’s leading art institutions and practitioners. As part of the Dubai ...

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