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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), have announced that it is to build nine “pilot” villages in northern Mali to support thousands of displaced people in the region. The villages are to be built at a cost of over AED2.2 million and will shelter around 38,625 people. Each village will include a school, a dispensary, an artesian …

Ras Al Khaimah / WAM Forging ahead with its ambitious plans to be the region’s premier destination for adventure tourism, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is set to open a new observation deck close to the summit of Jebel Jais, providing adventure seekers and nature lovers unrivalled and breathtaking views and experience of the UAE’s highest peak at 1,934 …

Ajman / Emirates Business Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), on Tuesday announced that it has launched a new focused initiative through its overseas offices to woo small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are potentially looking to expand globally and particularly to tap the local and re-export potential of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets. In a statement, AFZ said …

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 …