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DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited to support the expansion of local companies into global markets and enhance the ability of international companies to establish and grow their businesses in Dubai. Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will collaborate to explore banking services for international companies establishing …

GULF TIME In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the UAE’s position in the fields of sports and digital technology, MBME Group and Solutions+, a fully owned “Mubadala”+ recently signed two agreements during an official event. The agreements aim to support sports and youth while also enhancing digital technology solutions, aligning with the UAE’s vision of achieving excellence in these …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has honoured more than 400 Abu Dhabi Government directors and section heads at a graduation ceremony of The Drive Program. The four-month programme is designed to strengthen interdepartmental relationships and enable a future-ready, next generation government. Launched by DGE in November 2023, The Drive Program was developed …

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 …