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Bloomberg Chinese conglomerate HNA Group Co.’s flagship carrier cancelled a planned bond sale after weeks of soaring interest rates that had forced the debt-laden group’s units to pay some of their highest borrowing costs ever. Hainan Airlines Holding Co. had planned to sell $151.2 million of the perpetual securities in China’s local market to repay maturing debt, according to a …

Bloomberg Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Ralph Lauren Corp. and other fashion brands are locked in a high-stakes contest this Christmas. But the winner won’t be the company that sells the most—it’ll be the one that winds up with the least amount of unwanted merchandise. After years of struggling to manage their inventory, brands are using increasingly sophisticated tools to track …

Dubai / Emirates Business Countries in the Middle East region continue to remain significant markets for the latest homeland security and policing equipment and solutions, as governments prioritise the maintenance of a safe and secure society. This continued trend is evident as the 20th edition of Intersec expects more than 100 of the 1,300-plus exhibitors to showcase their frontline range …

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 …