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Dubai / WAM The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, held its annual meeting for the 19 committees Chairpersons to review key initiatives of 2017 as well as priorities and action plan for 2018. The meeting commended the initiatives launched by the committees during 2017, among which are; the Middle …

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Registration Authority has established an Office of Data Protection to carry out the administration of ADGM’s data protection regime. The Office of Data Protection aims to foster a secure and trusted environment for both companies and individuals, in line with ADGM’s strategy to be a leading international financial centre that provides …

Dubai / WAM Drydocks World, the leading marine, onshore and offshore service provider to the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, signed a contract agreement with SBM Offshore to carry out the construction of the Turret Mooring System (TMS), for Statoil’s Johan Castberg Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO), vessel. The Johan Castberg FPSO will be permanently moored by internal …

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 …