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DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF), has launched the ‘Dubai In-Country Value (ICV) Programme’, aimed at strengthening the local manufacturing sector by directing more government spending toward domestic suppliers. The initiative will be implemented through TASHAROK, the Government of Dubai’s Shared Procurement Programme. Managed by the …

KUWAIT / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO), Chairman of the UAE Media Council (UAEMC), affirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening Gulf media cooperation and advancing efforts aimed at developing the media ecosystem in the GCC countries. This, he said, supports the paths of sustainable development across various fields and sectors …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, witnessed the nationwide launch of a national campaign under the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ platform to promote UAE-made products. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), brings together nine of the UAE’s leading retail and e-commerce platforms to …

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 …