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  Bloomberg Clear, the biometric screening firm long hobbled by a limited network, is landing in several major US airports soon—including New York’s LaGuardia—marking the start of an era that could radically accelerate your trip from curb to cabin. But there are some bumps to smooth out first. Clear, which started at JFK International Airport earlier this month, will open …

  Kitzbuehel / DPA Without my poles I would have been lost. I was using all my strength to push them into the slope and pull myself up. I had no idea the competition would be so hard. I was taking part in order to conquer one of the most dangerous ski runs in the world, the “Streif” in Austria’s …

  Ulm / DPA Landmines are notoriously difficult to clear away. Deminers have to bravely probe the ground, putting themselves in mortal danger. Explosives dogs are expensive to train. And if caterpillar-tracked vehicles are used to detonate the mines, they ruin the whole area in the process. Researchers are now investigating whether drones could be used to hunt for the deadly …

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 …