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DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Wednesday welcomed more than 3,000 industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts to the 2nd Future Sustainability Forum 2024. The event convened global experts to ideate, collaborate and inspire with insights, to accelerate the global transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future, and showcase the UAE’s sustainable practices, specifically in the financial environment. The …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) have reaffirmed their commitment to cultural diplomacy by signing a renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Huda Al Khamis-Kanoo, Founder of ADMAF and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi …

ABU DHABI/WAM Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering sustainable urban community and free zone, has introduced two new tailored business packages—Start Lite and Business One. These initiatives aim to attract a diverse array of companies, streamline the business setup process, and support Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 in fostering a resilient, innovation-driven economy. Abu Dhabi Business Week, hosted by the Abu Dhabi …

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 …