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  Reuters Gulf stock markets dependent on foreign funds, such as Dubai and Qatar, fell on Wednesday as the region absorbed the shock of Donald Trump’s US election win and prepared for more volatile trad- ing ahead. Trump, feared by markets because of his views on trade, immigration and taxation, may enact policies that could affect the oil price, the …

  Bloomberg Indian equities and the rupee weakened after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government unexpectedly withdrew high-denomination banknotes and as Donald Trump clinched the US presidency. The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled as much as 6.1 percent before trading 2.8 percent lower at 12:50 p.m. in Mumbai. The rupee dropped 0.2 percent to 66.7425 per dollar, poised for its biggest drop …

  Bloomberg Samsung Electronics Co. plans to equip its next Galaxy S smartp- hones with a Siri-like digital assistant, seeking to make a come- back after the global debacle that precipitated the death of its flawed Note 7 lineup. Samsung, which last month acquired US-based artificial-intelligence software company Viv Labs Inc., said the Galaxy S8 slated for next year will …

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 …