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ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft. The meeting at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre discussed ways to capitalise on opportunities for strategic partnerships between companies, institutions, and entities working in the AI, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has been awarded silver in the Excellence in Business Transformation category at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 in Singapore. This recognition highlights ADCDA’s successful implementation of the T-SAT training initiative, aimed at advancing the skills and capabilities of civil defence personnel across all levels, reflecting the authority’s commitment to …

ABU DHABI/ / WAM The second annual Early Childhood Development Fair drew over 25,000 visitors to Umm Al Emarat Park, showcasing a dynamic array of workshops and activities under the theme “Curiosity Can Take You Places.” Organised in collaboration with the National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD), the three-day event was a highlight of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week. It …

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 …