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  ABU DHABI / WAM SIAL Middle East 2016, the region’s fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for the food, beverage and hospitality industries, returns to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, (ADNEC) from December 5-7, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi …

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, called upon Emirati investors to benefit from the various attractive investment opportunities offered by his country to overseas investors. Lauding Dubai’s economic growth, Mbasogo expressed his desire to enhance bilateral ties with the emirate’s businesses while assuring them of all cooperation and facilities in entering …

  SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia has announced the expansion of its international route network with a new service to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, following a joint cooperation between Air Arabia, Azerbaijan Airlines and local authorities. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said, “Baku offers an exciting proposition as a gateway to witness the confluence …

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 …