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  Frankfurt / DPA Russian tsars and Polish princes once hunted in the forest of Bialowieza, which stretches over a huge area now divided by the Poland-Belarus border. This primeval forest, prized for the variety of its wildlife, came to the attention of nature conservationists in the 20th century. In 1979 the national park on the Polish side of the …

    DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced plans to build 97 new 132/11 kilovolt (kV) substations over the next three years, at a projected cost of AED 10 billion. “This supports the directives of the wise leadership, and shows DEWA’s commitment to meeting growing demand for energy in Dubai,” the authority said, adding that the …

  DUBAI / WAM France, which gave the world one of the most enduring symbols of World Expos, the Eiffel Tower, has confirmed its commitment to Expo 2020 Dubai, joining a growing number of nations who have publicly announced their participation. According to a press statement from Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE and France share a history of strong bilateral …

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 …