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  ABU DHABI / WAM The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) launched an e-payment service in partnership with the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA). Now the Emirates ID card can be used to make payments for service fees for all Sharjah government departments, it was announced. The strategic agreement with Emirates ID indicates that the Department’s system is now linked to all …

  DUBAI / WAM The 1st cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, MRM, Business Innovation Award, launched by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, has resulted in the adoption of new innovative strategies among businesses in the UAE and the wider GCC region. Preparations are currently underway to host an awards …

  DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai welcomed Wednesday’s listing of US$1 billion Sukuk by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), on the region’s international exchange. This brings the total value of DIB’s Sukuk current listings on Nasdaq Dubai to US$4.25 billion, more than any other UAE issuer. DIB’s earlier Sukuk listings include a $1 billion listing in 2013, two listings of $750 …

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 …