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ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth Holding on Thursday announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending on September 30 2024. PureHealth recorded a 56% year-on-year increase in revenue to AED19 billion, while EBITDA grew by 26% YoY to AED3.1 billion, achieving a 16.5% margin. Net profit increased by 13% YoY, reaching AED1.4 billion. Hamad Al Hammadi, Chairman of PureHealth, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE. Belhoul wished the new Ambassador of Japan success in the performance of his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and Japan in all fields. …

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree regarding the promotion and appointment of the Chairman of the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD). The decree stipulated that Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan Al Meel, Director of SSSD, be promoted to the rank of “Chairman of Department” under 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 …