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  Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) invited submissions from journalists and media professionals to compete in the new ‘Best Press Report/Feature’ category of the fourth edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) submissions for which are open from October 1 to January 20. Tariq Saeed Allay, SMC Director, said that through its numerous initiatives, the SMC seeks to …

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared a public holiday from Sunday, September 11th till Tuesday, September 13, for private sector employees on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. It added that the employees in private firms will enjoy the three-day paid holiday. According to Article No. 74 of the Federal Law No.8 of 1980 …

  Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business RAK Properties PJSC, Ras Al Khaimah’s biggest property developer listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, has reported increased profits during the first half of this year, with revenues in excess of AED147 million between the months of January to June 2016. The reported half-year figures, announced ahead of the upcoming Cityscape Global …

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 …