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ABUDHABI/ GULF TIME Solutions+ has officially launched the Community Football League in Abu Dhabi, with matches kicking off on 18 November 2025 at ACTIVE Al Maryah Island. Supported by Mubadala, the initiative reflects Solutions+’ growing commitment to strengthening community engagement, promoting healthy living, and inspiring youth to pursue sports and develop their athletic potential all in line with the UAE’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Community Empowerment today at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness thanked the Ministry’s team for their dedication and hard work throughout the Year of Community, a national initiative aimed at deepening community involvement across the …

DUBAI/WAM A report published today by Heriot-Watt University, in cooperation with Grant Thornton, revealed that women occupy 85 board seats in the UAE’s financial services sector, representing 15.8 percent, exceeding the national average of 14.8 percent according to the 2025 GCC Board Gender Index. This reflects the notable progress of the financial sector compared to other sectors. The report, titled …

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 …