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  Dubai / WAM January data on the health of the UAE’s non-oil private sector signalled solid improvements, which was underpinned by the latest upturn through expansions in output and new work, with the non-oil sector supported by improved foreign demand. In response to increased new business, companies raised their payroll numbers for the 9th straight month. On the price front, …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Media plays a crucial role in informing the younger generation about the rich heritage and culture of the UAE, said HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President’s Representative, during a meeting with leaders of Abu Dhabi Media Company and other TV channels here on Sunday. “Media should be objective and act as a mirror …

  DUBAI / WAM Dar Al Ber Society (DABS) announced that it has contributed AED73.35 million to 14,899 low-income Emirati nationals and expatriate residents across the country. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed, Executive Director of DABS, said they paid out AED16.5m as tenancy rents to 2,662 low-income families. “Up to AED4.4m was contributed as study fees to 556 university students of low-income …

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 …