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NGERULMUD/WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, attended the inauguration ceremony of the President and new government of Palau, which was held in the capital, Ngerulmud. Shehadeh conveyed the congratulations of President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC has retained its position as the UAE’s most valuable brand for an extraordinary seventh consecutive year, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy. ADNOC’s brand value increased by 25% year-on-year to reach $18.9 billion in 2025, growing more than 300% since 2017 to become the Middle East’s …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027,” advancing the emirate’s transformation towards an AI-powered government. Implemented by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi government entities, the strategy aims to position the emirate as a global leader in AI-driven government and …

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 …