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DUBAI / GULF TIME In honor of Women’s Day, Arjaan by Rotana Hotel, in collaboration with JoinMe-Empower Her, organized The Giving Iftar, a tribute to exceptional women that blended empowerment with generosity. Held in collaboration with Thukhr Al Watan Charity Organisation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting vulnerable communities, the heartfelt gathering brought together 25 accomplished women from the community …

SHARJAH/ WAM Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has been a cornerstone in the emirate’s cultural and intellectual renaissance for decades, catalysing knowledge, literature, and scientific progress. As they mark their centenary, cultural and heritage leaders recognise their enduring role in shaping an informed society and elevating Sharjah’s status as a global cultural hub. Sharjah’s cultural institutions have aligned with the UAE’s …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality to enrich Dubai’s visual identity and enhance artistic experiences in public spaces and residential neighbourhoods. This aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to achieve sustainable urban development centred around people. The agreement reflects Dubai Culture’s social and cultural …

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 …