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Abu Dhabi / WAM The media fraternity in the UAE has welcomed the UAE Media Apprenticeship Programme, UAEMAP, launched by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court. The initiative, announced on Saturday by the Education Affairs Office at the Court, aims to support young Emirati graduates with degrees in traditional and new media specialisations. It celebrates the legacy and values of …

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, on Saturday hosted an Open Day for all Emirati women to mark the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day. The Open Day had a line-up of activities to celebrate the health and wellbeing of guests through a wide range of fitness and recreational exercises, including a special event …

DUBAI / WAM The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a contract for procuring 554 environment-friendly hybrid vehicles. These vehicles, which are fitted with a combination of fuel engine and electric motors, currently constitute about 11 percent of the fleet of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC). The move is part of a master …

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 …