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Abu Dhabi / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Tolerance, has said that the UAE flag represents loyalty and love for the country and supports all its objectives and aspirations. In a statement to mark the UAE’s Flag Day on Thursday, Sheikh Nahyan said, “It is an honour for all of us to celebrate the day with …

Abu Dhabi / WAM The assets held by traditional banks operating in the UAE surged to AED2.103 trillion, accounting for 79.6 percent of the total assets of the country’s banking apparatus until the end of September, according to statistics released by the UAE Central Bank. The assets of the country’s Islamic banks neared AED5.39 billion, making up 20.4 percent of …

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE federal government departments’ total expenses amounted to AED31.5 billion in nine months, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Finance as part of a report on the financial performance report on the implementation of the country’s general budget. Public services’ expenses totalled around AED10.4 billion, accounting for 33 percent of total federal …

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 …