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DUBAI/WAM A recent specialised report reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions from the healthcare sector by 20 percent by 2030 through the implementation of several energy-saving measures, recycling programmes, and waste reduction initiatives. In its latest report, The Planet Will See You Now, Arthur D Little (ADL) has presented critical insights into the growing environmental challenges and opportunities …

HANOI/WAM The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). In its latest edition of Asian Development Outlook (ADO), the bank highlighted that accelerated public investment and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Mastercard have signed a landmark partnership to launch the Digital Partnership Programme in Abu Dhabi to boost the emirate’s economic growth and enhance government service excellence using Mastercard payment infrastructure. The signing ceremony took place during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). The initiative is part of Mastercard’s Digital Country Partnership (DCP) …

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 …