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DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that its 96th Licensing Open Plates Auction held on September 30 raised total revenue of AED24.8 million when 80 eye-catching plates were put under the hammer. Four license plates acquired the lion’s share of revenues in the auction, which saw fierce competition between bidders. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Licensing …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), will host the 60th International Public Meeting (ICANN60), of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from October 28 to November 3. ICANN60 will bring to the UAE a diverse international community, with stakeholders from government, business, civil society, non-government organisations, …

Abu Dhabi / WAM American investors rank in first place among foreign investors in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), in terms of net investment in 2016 and H1 2017, with AED2.2 billion and AED960 million, respectively, said Rashed Al Blooshi, Chief Executive of ADX, during a briefing about the exchange at the American Chamber of Commerce, Abu Dhabi (AmCham). …

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 …