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ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the Uunprovoked Iranian attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the …

DUBAI/WAM A new research from Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has found a growing gap between emerging consumer demand and the trust, control and infrastructure needed to support agentic commerce. This is according to Checkout.com’s new report, Agentic Commerce 2026: The State of Consumer Demand and Merchant Readiness. While a significant segment of global consumers expect AI shopping …

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of its Private Museums Registration and Licensing Service in Sharjah, inviting applications from collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, and individuals and non-governmental entities seeking to establish or register private museums and obtain the required approvals via the Authority’s website. This service is based on Law No. (7) of 2020 AD …

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 …