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  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai is launching a consumer choice programme from December so that customers in Dubai’s retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors can rate their experience and share reviews. The bilingual (Arabic and English) programme called ‘Customer Choice’ is being launched by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector under DED. …

  AJMAN / WAM The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) is set to attend the World Travel Market (WTM), one of the world’s largest trade fairs, taking place from November 7-9 at ExCeL – London. The delegation will focus on promoting the finest of the emirate’s hotels, resorts, cultural and heritage attractions with the aim of attracting more visitors from …

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Vice-Chairman of the SPC, on Wednesday approved the 2030 strategy of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), five-year business plan and operational budget, aimed …

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 …