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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Miral has announced that construction of the 16,900sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is now more than 55 per cent complete, and is set to open in 2025. The expansion of the region’s leading water park will increase guest capacity by 20 per cent with the introduction of 18 new rides …

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, have announced a partnership to develop the Yas Island Metaverse project. The project will leverage the metaverse to exhibit business event venues on Yas Island. It will also highlight attractions and experiences across the destination, …

BEIJING/WAM China has unveiled a guideline on the development of green finance, outlining 19 important measures for key areas to promote the building of a beautiful China, Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday. Focusing on key areas such as the green development of key industries and ecological protection and restoration, China will work to create a project library for the building …

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 …