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ASTANA / WAM Under the theme ‘Tourism and Future Energy: Unlocking Low-Carbon Growth Opportunities,’ industry leaders and policy makers have convened in the Kazakh capital city of Astana to discuss contribution of the tourism sector to reducing carbon emissions. The Conference is a joint initiative of Astana EXPO 2017 and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) with the support …

RAS AL-KHAIMAH / WAM A delegation from RAK International Corporate Centre (RAKICC), a premium corporate registry for International Business Companies (IBCs), has travelled to Cyprus this week. Led by RAKICC CEO, Joe Moynihan, the delegation held meetings with potential partners and industry advisors to discuss the benefits of international businesses incorporating in RAKICC. While in Cyprus, Moynihan also spoke at …

Dubai / Emirates Business Xpress Money has recorded a 12% increase in remittances in the first two weeks of Ramadan as compared to the same period last year. The increase is reflected in outward remittances to South Asia, the Levant and other parts of the MENA region. “Ramadan is the month of giving, and we traditionally witness that remittances back …

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 …