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NOUAKCHOTT / WAM Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has signed an agreement with the University of Chinguetti in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to provide scholarships for graduate students, conduct faculty and student exchange programmes, organise joint cultural and academic events, and develop educational programmes and curricula. The agreement is part of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities’ broader …

DUBAI/ WAM The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open on Monday at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries. Underscoring the growing importance of ATM in the global tourism landscape, international exhibitors account for 67% of companies showcased at the event, while the Middle East comprises …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) serves as a platform for national institutions to showcase a variety of innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing cultural and intellectual awareness within the community, coinciding with the “Year of Community”. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is showcasing its activities and initiatives that promote a culture of reading …

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 …