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ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company and Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, Strata Manufacturing Company and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a leading research-intensive higher education institution signed an agreement to develop the UAE’s first-of-its-kind national laboratory and research programme including high temperature materials. This state-of-the-art facility will be …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Future Forum kicked off on Tuesday in its 3rd edition at the Museum of the Future, welcoming over 2,500 experts from 100 countries, cementing its reputation as the world’s largest gathering of futurists. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), stated, “Over the next 12 months, we won’t just witness change—it will be a series of era-defining …

AL AIN/WAM The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has announced the funding of eight student-led research projects through the Fatima Bint Mubarak Motherhood and Childhood Research Centre. These projects address critical issues in early childhood education, maternal health, and childhood development, embodying UAEU’s commitment to fostering innovative solutions to enhance the well-being of mothers and children in the UAE. The …

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 …