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DUBAI / WAM Capital.com, a leading global trading platform and fintech group, on Thursday announced a major expansion of its crypto offering alongside robust growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company has added over 1,200 new markets bringing the total numbers of instruments it offers traders to 5000, including a significantly expanded range of crypto CFDs, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) set a Guinness World Record by creating the largest biodegradable UAE flag for the 54th Union Day. Designed by Emirati artist Safeya AlHebsi with eco-friendly materials, the 26.849-square-metre flag was displayed at the bank’s Abu Dhabi headquarters, underscoring ADCB’s commitment to sustainability and national identity.

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India held the sixth session of their joint Consular Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The UAE delegation was headed by Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary of Consular, …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has released the longlists for the Literature, Young Author, Children’s Literature and Editing of Arabic Manuscripts categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026), selected by the judging panels and now under evaluation. The award received more than 4,000 submissions from 74 countries, including 21 Arab …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to cover the financial penalties incurred by the inmates as part of their sentences. Coinciding with the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the directive reflects His Highness’ commitment to …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received in Abu Dhabi Sean S.M. Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance prospects for cooperation across various sectors. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah praised the strong …

ABU DHABI / WAM The 9th Annual Angel Rising Investor Symposium, organised by startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, and VentureSouq, the MENA-based venture capital firm, recently concluded at Abu Dhabi Global Market. Held in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the symposium convened leading investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas Plc and its subsidiaries on Wednesday signed a landmark billion agreement, valued between $3.5 and $4.2 billion, with EMSTEEL, one of the region’s largest integrated steel and building materials manufacturers. The 20-year agreement, effective 1st January 2027, secures a stable and reliable supply of lower-carbon natural gas to power EMSTEEL’s operations and future growth. …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the 20th anniversary celebration of RAK Properties at the Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort. The event was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of the Investment and Development Office of Ras …

ABU DHABI/WAM Multiply Media Group (MMG), a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group PJSC, on Wednesday announced the full acquisition of London Lites, one of London’s leading digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) operators renowned for its landmark locations. This transaction marks a major milestone in MMG’s international expansion strategy, establishing an immediate and scaled presence in the UK’s high-growth digital outdoor market under the …