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Abu Dhabi / Agencies Eshraq Properties Company PJSC (“Eshraq”) and Reem Investments PvJSC (“Reem”) confirmed that the discussions are at an advanced stage over a potential strategic investment in Eshraq (by way of subscription for new shares to be issued by Eshraq) in return for the acquisition of Reem’s entire business and assets (the “Potential Transaction”). This Transaction will create …

VIENNA / WAM OPEC has commended the UAE’s commitment to adhere to its production adjustments for “the remaining period of the Declaration of Cooperation.” The Declaration was made at the joint OPEC-Non-OPEC Producing Countries’ Ministerial Meeting held on December 10, 2016 at which 11 (now 10) non-OPEC oil producing countries cooperated with the 13 (now 14) OPEC Member Countries in …

ABU DHABI / WAM The decent gains held by listed UAE property companies during H1 2017 reflect the positive sentiments prevailing in the UAE realty market and corroborate investors’ growing confidence despite global economic headwinds, according to a real estate expert. “The UAE property market is forging ahead towards more maturity at the current stage, with property development companies exhibiting …

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 …