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ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) has inaugurated the 22nd edition of its annual conference, ESO 2025, at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. The three-day event, held in the presence of Sheikha Dr. Noura Al Qassimi, President of ESO and the Emirates Medical Association, brings together leading ophthalmologists, researchers, and health experts to explore advancements in …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity hosted its third annual roundtable, featuring past and present award honorees – as well as current and former judging committee members – to strengthen collaboration, exchange ideas, and merge efforts towards advancing solidarity and peaceful coexistence. Moderated by CNN’s Caroline Faraj and chaired by the award’s Secretary-General Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, highlighted the UAE’s role as a global model of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. He emphasised that the country, guided by the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the vision of President …

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 …