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Dubai / Emirates Business As the halal movement gains traction, the global industry sets its sights on India’s growing demand for Shariah-compliant goods, particularly cosmetics. Home to the world’s second-largest Muslim population next to Indonesia, India does have one of the world’s most viable halal markets. The personal care sector alone has registered promising sales numbers in recent years. Of …

Dubai / Emirates Business Reducing a building’s energy consumption and emissions by furthering technological advanc- ements in design, materials and construction techniques are vital to developing Dubai’s future buildings, according to the Head of Region at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Speaking ahead of his presentation at the Cityscape Global Conference in September, Tariq Khayyat, Head of Region – Middle East …

SHARJAH / WAM Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, inaugurated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) office in the Emirate of Sharjah. Through these new office locations, the ministry seeks to strengthen its services. The new office, located on Maliha Road in Sharjah, provides a range of services, including the certification of …

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 …