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  Bloomberg Pearson Plc Chief Executive Officer John Fallon suffered the largest shareholder rebellion so far this year in the UK, with about 61 percent of votes cast against the education company’s pay report at the annual general meeting. The vote on the report, which covers pay for 2016 and includes share awards, isn’t binding and doesn’t require the company …

  Bloomberg Societe Generale SA agreed to pay 963 million euros ($1.05 billion) to settle a legal dispute with the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) over alleged bribery, averting a trial and prompting a surprise drop in profit. The French bank and LIA reached a deal to resolve “all matters between both parties” related to five transactions between 2007 and 2009, …

  Dubai / Emirates Business C3 and RAKBANK have signed a partnership to provide a 360-degree payroll solution serving both banking and non-banking individuals and companies. The signing, which took place on May 1 at Seamless Middle East at The World Trade Centre in Dubai, is expected to drive financial inclusion and open up new markets. RAKBANK’s RAKMoneyTransfer will be …

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 …