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DUBAI / WAM Abu Dhabi Executive Council has approved two infras- tructure development projects in Abu Dhabi worth AED74.2 million. The projects announced by the executive committee are part of Abu Dhabi Plan to ensure water and energy sustainability. The committee, which met under the chairmanship of Jassem Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, agreed to award a AED49.2 million contract for …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Transport has announced record growth in contract value during the first quarter of 2017, as 40 new and renewed contracts were signed with government and private sector entities. Commenting on the announcement, Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, General Manager of Emirates Transport, said, “The corporation achieved remarkable results in the first quarter of this year through the …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) in collaboration with Dubai Courts, organised a workshop on the practical applications of Federal Decree No.09 of 2016 concerning bankruptcy. The workshop came as part of a series organised by the ministry to follow-up on the post-issuance phase of Federal Law. The MoF also organised a similar workshop in Abu Dhabi, in …

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 …