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ABU DHABI / WAM Participants from the third cohort of the Nafis Leadership Programme, organised by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) in partnership with the UAE Government Leaders Programme, will conclude a knowledge exchange and field study visit in the brotherly Republic of Korea on Friday. The visit, a part of the training curriculum of the Nafis Leadership Programme, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has announced updates to its Commercial Permits framework through new regulations and comprehensive guidance for sales and promotions, reinforcing its commitment to a transparent, efficient and business-friendly regulatory environment for entities operating within its jurisdiction. The updated framework introduces a dedicated and streamlined …

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB) reported its financial results for the six months ending 30th June 2026, earning a net profit of AED201 million. The results are underpinned by 13% year-on-year growth in total operating income, reflecting the Bank’s disciplined execution of its strategy, strong asset growth, and prudent risk management amid global market volatility and regional …

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 …