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DUBAI/GULF TIME ONE Development has officially announced the start of construction on Laguna Residence, its flagship project with a total value over AED 2 billion, with ground being broken just 55 days after the launch. During a commencement ceremony in Dubai’s City of Arabia attended by lead consultants, AE7; Project Management Consultants, Mirage Leisure and Development; sub-contractor, Rabat Foundation, and …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME When restaurants are as celebrated as Pincode, a new chapter is always just around the corner. Sure enough, Chef Kunal Kapur and his team have secured a prime spot at The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, for round two after Dubai. They deliver something truly special to the capital — a bold yet heartfelt take …

ABU DHABI/WAM AIM Congress 2025 has opened the registration for its 2025 Regional Pitch Competition, a platform designed to showcase the brightest and most innovative technology startups from around the world. Applications for the regional competitions will close on February 15 2025, while entries for the main AIM competition will remain open until February 28 2025. The final pitch rounds …

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 …