June, 2025

• 12 June

  UAE President receives invitation to participate in G7 Summit

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received an invitation from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, to participate in the G7 Summit, which Canada will host from June 15 to 17. The invitation extended to the United Arab Emirates reflects the international recognition and the country enjoys, as well as its constructive role in fostering ...

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• 11 June

  ALC opens nominations for 20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award until September 1

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), has opened nominations for its 20th edition, accepting applications from now until 1 September 2025. Coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of the award’s establishment, this special edition reflects its pioneering journey in enriching the cultural and literary landscapes, and ...

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• 11 June

  Borouge, ADNOC L&S enter $531m partnership to accelerate UAE petrochemical exports

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) have entered a 15-year strategic partnership that will support a significant increase in the production and export of petrochemicals from the UAE. The mutually beneficial service agreement will deliver a minimum guaranteed value of $531 million (AED1,950 million), supporting the next phase of Borouge’s accelerated growth plans, driving ...

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• 11 June

  UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Saudi King on passing of Prince Faisal bin Turki

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime ...

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• 11 June

  SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is Hosting Its Biggest Sleepover Event Yet this June

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the World’s Largest Indoor Marine Life Theme Park is inviting parents and their kids aged seven to 12 to its biggest and most exciting Sleepover Event yet, taking place on Saturday, 21 June – Sunday, 22 June. This memorable overnight stay promises a night filled with unmatched fun, exploration and ...

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• 11 June

  Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to host 7th ASSELLMU conference

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has announced that it will host the 7th Scientific Conference of the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in the Middle East and North African Universities (ASSELLMU) from 9th to 10th February 2026. Held under the theme “Environmental Law in the Digital Age”, the conference will explore how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, ...

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• 11 June

  ADEK sets 240-minute Arabic mandate for kindergartens

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new policy that will bring Arabic into every private and charter kindergarten across the emirate, starting from Pre-KG to KG2, beginning Fall 2025. Beyond literacy, it’s about anchoring the next generation in their linguistic roots and establishing a strong foundation in the mother tongue ...

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• 11 June

  ‘Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us’ forum organised on June 11

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Franchise Association, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the “Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us” forum at the Chamber’s headquarters in celebration of World Franchise Day, observed on June 11. The event was held in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen ...

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• 11 June

  Emirates forges interline pact with Bahamasair for connectivity

  

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the ...

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• 11 June

  CMA signs AED55 million partnership with NG9 Holding

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Creative Media Authority (CMA) has signed an agreement with NG9 Group, a dynamic consortium comprising Nirvana Holding, Gewan Holding, and 9Yards Group, for a multi-sector strategic collaboration. The partnership will initially deliver two feature films and a 10-episode TV series, with a total value of AED55 million (US$15 million), set for global distribution. ...

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