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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE, represented by a senior delegation, will participate in the China-Arab States Expo 2017 that will take place from September 6-8 in Yinchuan, capital city of Ning-xia Province in northwest China. The Ministry of Economy held a coordination meeting at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, which included the delegation that will participate in the expo, …

DUBAI / Reuters Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are set to join Goldman Sachs in getting roles in the share sale of the UAE real estate development business of Emaar Properties, sources told Reuters on Tuesday. Dubai-based Emaar, the builder of the world’s tallest tower, is considering an initial public offering of up …

Dubai / Emirates Business The third meeting of the Higher Committee for Consumer Protection (HCCP) under the chairmanship of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, witnessed discussions on various strategies for developing and promoting consumer protection in the UAE’s markets. The HCCP followed up on developments in the implementation of the recommendations forwarded during its previous meetings. Among …

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 …