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SHARJAH/WAM The University of Sharjah (UOS) recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from Monash University, Australia, on an official visit aimed at exploring mechanisms to activate the two universities’ cooperation agreement and enhance their academic and research collaboration to serve mutual interests. The delegation was received by Professor Hamid MK Al-Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, while the visiting delegation …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) announced a remarkable ascent in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This year, ADU’s Business and Economics programme soared an impressive 39 places, achieving a global ranking of 62, positioning it among the top 100 universities and securing first place nationally. Furthermore, the university ranked first in three indicators …

DUBAI/WAM Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a construction contract worth over AED1 billion to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) (LLC) for Bluewaters Bay. Following the overwhelming response received for the project, this milestone marks a significant step in creating Dubai’s next iconic waterfront destination, with completion scheduled for Q4 2027. Bluewaters Bay will …

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 …