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ABU DHABI/WAM This year, the UAE will host six major global conferences for the first time, showcasing its long-standing excellence in organising large-scale international events. Among the key events is the IUCN World Conservation Congress, set to take place in October, which is one of the largest global gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. From …

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that today’s weather is partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern, eastern, and coastal areas, with a gradual decrease in temperatures and expected rainfall. The weather is expected to be humid at night and on Friday morning, with the possibility of fog or light fog forming. In its …

ABU DHABI/WAM  Adnoc Logistics and Services plc on Wednesday announced the completion of its acquisition of an 80% stake in Navig8 TopCo Holdings Inc (Navig8) for $1.04 billion (AED3.8 billion), with a contractual commitment to acquire the remaining 20% in mid-2027. Navig8 is an international shipping pool operator and commercial management company with a modern-owned fleet of 32 tankers 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 …