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GULF TIME Swadesh Singh Rajasthan Day was celebrated few months back in the Indian city of Surat with full splendour where people from both Rajasthani and Gujarati community participated in large numbers. A wave of cultural pride swept through Surat as 12,000 women together performed the mesmerising traditional Ghumar dance.[1] This was a vivid celebration not just of heritage, but …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law concerning child digital safety, which introduces a comprehensive legislative framework to protect children from online risks and encourage the responsible use of safe and age-appropriate digital content. This comes in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Family, and as part of its vision …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced a generous reward of AED26 million for the clubs in Sharjah that excelled in sports during the 2024-2025 season. The reward recognises their hard work and impressive achievements across different competitions. The reward reflects His Highness’ ongoing support for the …

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 …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has reported a strong start to 2025, with daily trading volumes rising by over 27.5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADX. Al Nuaimi also highlighted a more than 30 percent increase in the number of investors since the beginning of the …