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  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai saw a substantial increase in the number of transactions related to business licenses as well as the number of licenses issued during the second quarter (Q2) of 2016. A total of 119,630 transactions were done during the period, which was 34.9 percent higher than 88,688 transactions carried out during …

  Dubai / WAM The Emirates Post Group has added South Africa and Uzbekistan to its Express EMS network, enabling UAE customers to send documents and other shipments to these two countries. EPG’s Express EMS service now covers 111 countries globally, providing customers with a cost-effective and speedy channel to send shipments internationally. Chief Commercial Officer of EPG, Ibrahim Bin Karam, …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Four students from Khalifa University (KU) participated in the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Paediatric Surgical Innovation’s annual Student Innovators Programme (SIP), a summer programme taking place at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. The students were selected alongside 20 others from universities around the world, and will have access to world-class paediatric healthcare facilities …

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 …