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ABUJA/WAM Noor Dubai Foundation has successfully concluded its blindness prevention camp in Nigeria. The camp provided diagnostic and therapeutic services, as well as healthcare support, to 1,742 patients suffering from eye diseases. It also facilitated 207 surgeries, distributed 330 eyeglasses, and issued 223 medical prescriptions. This was Noor Dubai’s second camp in Nigeria, part of a series of programmes aimed …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) continues to advance Abu Dhabi’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, facilitating a total of AED2.4 billion in PPP deals from 2020-2024, underscoring the emirate’s position as a premier investment destination. PPP models have emerged as vital instruments for sustainable development and economic growth, as they harness the strengths of both the public …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched its winter aid campaign, benefiting 250,000 people around the world. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of cold weather, particularly in countries hosting refugees. The campaign includes the distribution of large quantities of food and health packages, winter clothing, heating devices and materials, blankets, children’s supplies, and other …

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 …