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  DUBAI / WAM The 31st edition of the International Autumn Trade Fair 2016 (IATF 16) concluded at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre with excellent results. It was announced at the three-day show — which attracted thousands of visitors — that the UAE is ranked among the world’s top 20 exporters, according to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) …

  ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed an open skies agreement in its final form with the Kingdom of Sweden. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, and Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to the UAE, signed the agreement. The signing ceremony took place in the Sheikh Zayed …

  DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai and Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation possibilities, including facilitating a process for dual listings. The MoU calls for cooperation on a range of activities and exchange of information and expertise, including on dual listings for companies on the ASE and Nasdaq Dubai, in addition to establishing a …

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 …