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SHARJAH / WAM Arada has launched sales at Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah. The UAE-headquartered master developer has commenced off-plan sales for 437 new villas and townhouses, with more than two thirds of units comprising three- and four-bedroom family homes. Masaar 3 has established itself as one of the UAE’s fastest-selling suburban …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, following Federal Decree No. 125 of 2025. This step strengthens the country’s role in polar science and international cooperation and reflects its commitment to protecting some of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago located in the far Northern Hemisphere of Earth, midway between mainland …

SHARJAH / WAM In a new scientific milestone highlighting Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the discovery of four spider species across various mountainous and valley ecosystems in the UAE. This milestone emphasises the richness of UAE’s natural environments and opens new pathways for understanding the delicate ecological …

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 …