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Frankfurt / WAM A new exhibition centre will be built in Sharjah, as an extension to the existing Sharjah International Book Fair, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed on Sunday. Speaking to Emirati journalists during a tour of the Frankfurt International Book Fair, Sheikh Sultan said a budget has already been …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) on Monday approved 40 development projects, stretching over an area of seven million square metres, and raising the percentage of approved development projects to three per cent, compared with the same period of 2015. The UPC also endorsed expansion of the Mayan residential project, located near Yas Links Golf …

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has begun its annual strategy week in Dubai to raise awareness among its employees about the company and their mission. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), opened DEWA’s Strategy Week 2016 at a ceremony at InterContinental hotel, Dubai Festival City. Dr. Noah Raford, Chief …

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 …