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  Bloomberg Abu Dhabi sovereign investment fund Mubadala Development Co. will acquire a 20 percent stake in alternative investment firm Investcorp Bank BSC, which has backed companies including Tiffany & Co. and Gucci Ltd. under founder Nemir Kirdar. Mubadala will secure a 9.99 percent stake immediately and a further 10.01 percent after gaining regulatory approval, Investcorp said in a statement …

  ABU DHABI / WAM Within its endeavour to co-operate with relevant entities in undertaking its regulatory role, the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Authority of Ports, Border and Free Zones Security (MANAFTH). The MoU aims to promote co-operation in the field of radioactive and nuclear materials security in …

  Dubai / Emirates Business The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (RAKBANK) on Thursday announced a consolidated net profit of AED 445.5 million for the half-year ended 30 June 2016. The Group’s operating profit increased by 12.0% to AED 1.3 billion as a result of an increase in total income by 3.2% and a reduction in operating cost by 10.0%. …

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 …