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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday attended the ceremony honouring the winners of the sixth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage (SIACH) at the theatre of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. The ceremony opened with a performance of Al Ahal art presented by the …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi is cementing its position as a global destination for leisure and entertainment by continuing to develop world-class attractions for families, thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts of all ages. The emirate’s expanding portfolio of attractions supports the Abu Dhabi Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to increase visitor numbers, enhance Abu Dhabi’s international appeal and drive sustainable …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) today renewed their UAE Dirham (AED)-Egyptian Pound (EGP) currency swap agreement at a signing ceremony held at the CBUAE’s headquarters. With a nominal value of AED5 billion, equivalent to EGP69 billion, the agreement is valid for five years and underscores the commitment …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, on Tuesday welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE’s first IPO and the exchange’s second offering in 2025, reinforcing the exchange’s commitment to broadening the market and offering …