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Bloomberg The number of fresh listings on Nasdaq Inc.’s alternative First North market in Stockholm has more than doubled this year, driven by health-care companies such as Promore Pharma, the latest from that industry to plan an initial public offering. Stockholm’s First North market saw 27 new listings, including 20 IPOs, between early January and May 22, according to data …

Bloomberg Prime Minister Theresa May’s office backtracked on a statement that a deal was reached with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, adding to a sense of chaos around her government after last week’s disastrous election, and eight days before Brexit talks begin. “The prime minister has tonight spoken with the DUP to discuss finalizing a confidence and supply deal when …

Bloomberg Russia and the US are ready to help resolve a diplomatic rift in the Middle East over Qatar’s alleged support for militants and ties to Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister, discussed Qatar with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a phone call on Saturday. Both “stressed the need to resolve …

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 …