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Tech rebound for Leica cam

  Wetzlar / DPA David Bowie had one, so does Scarlett Johannson, while Lenny Kravitz produced a book with one: a Leica camera. There’s no arguing that the Leica is the German camera everyone covets. Back in the days when German cameras led the world, a Leica was the ultimate. But then the firm in Wetzlar, eastern Germany began slipping, …

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Book sales take an ‘online’ knock

  Riyadh / AFP In Saudi Arabia where many people spend a big chunk of their lives online, like elsewhere in today’s world, John Gunti seems like a relic from a bygone era. The Indian national knocks on doors in the business district of the Saudi capital Riyadh, hoping to sell a 22-volume World Book Encyclopedia that weighs about 25 …

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Masdar, Khalifa varsity to develop photonics, 5G tech

  ABU DHABI / WAM Two of Abu Dhabi’s leading R&D institutions, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Khalifa University, have entered into a partnership with the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and GLOBALFOUNDRIES to develop the next generation of light-based data transmission (photonics) and wireless network standards (5G). The partnership is part of an innovative three-year program that will …

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Stocks

Vapiano introduces breakfast for the first time in its history across UAE outlets

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 …

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Public Warning Notice

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 …

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SCA urges collection of dividends issued before March 2015

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 …

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Capital.com offers international investors access to UAE stocks

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 …

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange welcomes Alpha Data’s listing

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 …

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