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DUBAI/WAM Dubai has launched the Shared Digital Channels Initiative in collaboration with various government entities, marking a transformative step towards a unified, user-centric digital government model. The initiative aims to simplify access to services for residents, businesses and visitors through seamless, integrated platforms. The launch took place in the presence of Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of The Executive Council …

ABU DHABI/WAM Barclays Bank, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, announced it has initiated coverage of five of ADNOC’s listed companies, placing a positive “overweight” rating on each and calling investment in ADNOC’s ecosystem a strategic imperative for global portfolios. The overweight rating for the five companies – ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Logistics & Services, and …

DUBAI/WAM AqlanX, a UAE-based artificial intelligence company, on Sunday announced a US$10 million investment from Lakeba Group through their venture DoxAI, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation journey. The investment, facilitated through connections fostered by the UAE’s NextGen FDI initiative, will accelerate AqlanX’s mission to localise and expand the proven enterprise automation capabilities of DoxAI across the …

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 …