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ABU DHABI/WAM New data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed that Abu Dhabi achieved a 7.5 percent growth in population in 2024, reaching a total of 4,135,985 people. This growth rate substantially exceeds that of established international financial centres, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s strengthened position as a preferred destination for international professionals, investments, and businesses. The emirate’s …

ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed University (ZU) has joined more than 90 leading institutions worldwide as a member of the Digital Education Council (DEC), a global community dedicated to advancing AI literacy, responsible digital transformation, and innovation in education. ZU is the first university from the UAE to join the DEC, marking a significant milestone in the universities strategic vision to equip …

AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of Mohammed Mubarak Ali Al Salmeen Al Mansoori, along with his son and daughter, during a visit to the family’s condolence majlis in Al Ain. His Highness offered his sincere condolences to the family, praying for God to grant the deceased …

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 …