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  Dubai / WAM The annual Dubai Investment Forum 2016, organised by the Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of the Department of Economic Development, was opened on Tuesday. Second in an annual series, the forum brought together public and private sector leaders to trace Dubai’s new growth cycle during which it aims to be among the smartest and …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, launched on Tuesday the automation system, which comes in line with the directives of the wise leadership to transform into smart government. In his speech during the opening ceremony, Al Mazrouei stressed the ministry’s keenness on co-operating, co-coordinating and enhancing communication with strategic partners locally and …

  DUBAI / WAM Thuraya Telecommunications Company on Tuesday announced its service partner agreement in Bulgaria with NBS Maritime company, marking an important strategic milestone in company’s expansion plans and advancing its regional maritime strategy. Thuraya’s technology in other waters, such as the Caspian Sea, can now be replicated in the Black Sea. “Thuraya offers exactly what the market needs: a …

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 …