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ABU DHABI/WAM The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has strengthened its strategic partnership with Singapore’s National Institute of Education (NIE) with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) as part of the second phase of the Strategic Framework for Educational Excellence. The signing ceremony, held at NIE’s campus, was attended by Jamal Abdulla Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports on Thursday announced the full transition of the new state-of-the-art United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility to Zayed International Airport (AUH). The new Preclearance facility eliminates the need for lengthy queues upon arrival in the US, ensuring a smooth and expedited journey for all passengers when travelling to the United …

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Distribution on Thursday announced its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024. The company reported its highest-ever nine-month EBITDA of $790 million (AED2.90 billion) and underlying EBITDA of $721 million (AED2.65 billion), implying growth of 5.9% and 11.6% year-on-year, respectively. In the first nine months of 2024, the company’s …

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 …