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  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai saw a 10% increase in permits issued for various business activities during the third quarter of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. Altogether, 39,000 permits were issued in Q3 2016 as discount sales and special offers grew 213%, reaching 1,647 from the 526 permits issued …

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology’s Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit consortium supported by founding members Etihad Airways and Boeing, along with Takreer, SAFRAN and General Electric, on Monday announced it is to organise the first International Seawater Energy and Agriculture Forum 2016 in Abu Dhabi. To be held on November 1-2 …

  ABU DHABI / WAM National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) won two industry awards, taking its tally to more than 100 recent industry accolades for its capital markets business, more than any other bank in the Middle East. The Banker magazine has named NBAD, “Most Innovative Investment Bank in the Middle East 2016”. This is the first occasion this …

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 …