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  Sharjah / Emirates Business Average rents in Sharjah are still 38% cheaper than in 2008, as additional supply keeps rates from increasing rapidly, according to the UAE Property Review Q3 2016 report from leading real estate consultancy Asteco. The report revealed the Northern Emirates property market is stable. Sharjah apartment rents saw minimal changes in Q3, down by only …

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), on Sunday organised patriotic festivities in observance of the 45th National Day of the UAE. ADFD exemplified UAE pride, glory and triumph with a series of traditional activities and Memorabilia Museum. On this occasion, His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development …

  Dubai / Emirates Business World leaders and official government delegations attending the recently concluded 22nd session of the Conference of Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Marrakech renewed their commitment to translating the outcomes of the Paris Climate Agreement into concrete steps and successful projects towards reducing the impact of global warming …

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 …