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Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has improved its standing in the 2017 Global Innovation Index (GII), topping all Arab countries and ranking 35th globally to improve six places from last year’s 41st position cementing its status as one of the world’s most innovative countries. The results of the index were officially announced during a press conference held on June …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution announced that its Vehicle Inspection Centres (VICs) in Abu Dhabi processed more than 350,000 light vehicles during the first five months of 2017. These inspections were performed at 21 centres across the Emirate, including 8 centres in Abu Dhabi and its suburbs, 6 centres in Al Ain and 7 centres in Al Dhafra …

Geneva / WAM The UAE is working to increase Emiratis’ share in jobs in the future as part of a comprehensive vision for innovation-based sustainable development, said Humaid bin Demas Al Suwaidi, Assistant Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. To achieve this goal, the UAE has adopted multi-pronged strategies for economic development in the run-up to the …

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 …