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GULF TIME Green Globe is one of the hospitality industry’s most respected sustainability certifications, recognising tourism businesses that demonstrate measurable progress across environmental management, social responsibility, cultural preservation, and sustainable operations. The certification process involves rigorous independent audits assessing performance in areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, responsible sourcing, community engagement, and environmental protection. For C Resorts, …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, has approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises in the Emirates Villages, together with the Investment Attraction Strategy. Both strategies …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE air defence systems on 13th March intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,567 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 141 …

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 …