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Sharjah / WAM The Ramadan Night’s Exhibition concluded with 78% year-on-year growth rate as it attracted 108,569 visitors compared to 60,915 visitors in 2016. The event was organised by Expo Centre Sharjah in observance of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. The 16-day exhibition was held as part of the 28th Sharjah Ramadan Festival, under the support of the Sharjah Chamber …

Dubai / WAM More than 1,000 researchers, business leaders and public sector officials from 76 countries are attending the “Academy of International Business” Conference commenced on Sunday in Dubai. Themed “The contribution of MNEs to building sustainable societies”, the conference is being held under the patronage of The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), a research and teaching institution …

Bloomberg The chorus in the oil market calling for deeper production cuts gets louder almost every day. By resisting the clamor, OPEC is breaking with its own history. As crude sank below $50 a barrel — less than half the price of two years ago — market-watchers from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to former OPEC officials said supply curbs imposed …

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 …