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ABU DHABI/WAM A Forbes report has forecast that the financial technology (fintech) market in the UAE is expected to reach $3.56 billion in 2025, and $6.43 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.56 percent, positioning the country among the fastest-growing global markets. The report, titled “What Can FinTech Learn From The UAE’s Rise As The …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNEC Group has announced that Tawazun Council will serve as a Sector Enabling Partner for Defence in the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates. As the UAE’s flagship industrial investment platform, Make it in the Emirates 2025 is a key driver of manufacturing and technological advancement, providing a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and investment. Dr …

DUBAI/WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the announcement of a groundbreaking AED2 billion hyperscale data centre. The facility will be developed and operated by du, the UAE’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, …

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 …