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ABU DHABI/ WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) and Witthal Gulf Industries have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a state-of-the-art plant in Taweelah, KEZAD. Witthal Gulf Industries will invest AED 40 million for the project that will establish the UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant in KEZAD. As both KEZAD …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has awarded Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to the UAE, Fouad Chehab Dandan, the Order of Independence (First Class). This honour was conferred in recognition of the ambassador’s efforts during his tenure in the UAE, which contributed to strengthening and advancing the fraternal relations between the …

DUBAI/WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, announced the impact of its ‘Xport Xponential’ programme, which has helped raise AED 174 million in funding to support the growth of SMEs, during the closing ceremony of the programme. The working capital was raised with the support of four of ECI’s banking partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Commercial …

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 …