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DUBAI/WAM The UAE ranks third globally in the diamond trade after India and the United States, with a share of more than 15% of total international trade in this sector. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, in statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the sixth edition of …

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Gas announced on Monday it expects to acquire Adnoc’s 60% stake in the Ruwais Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant in the second half of 2028 at cost. Adnoc Gas expects Adnoc to transfer its 60% share of the Ruwais LNG Project to the company at cost – estimated to be around $5 billion – in the second …

BAKU/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Monday at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku on a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, during which he will participate in the COP29 climate conference. The conference is being hosted in the Azerbaijan capital from November 11 to 22 under the slogan ‘In Solidarity for …

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 …