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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) wrapped up its 11th edition with a grand closing ceremony at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Complex. Under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the event celebrated exceptional filmmakers, directors, and professionals from the industry. …

DUBAI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, has published “Sheikh Rashid: Milestones and Images in the Arab Press”, a book marking the anniversary of the death of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Alongside the launch, the ALC organised a panel discussion attended by Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to lead digital transformation and financial inclusion in the Middle East region, supported by the transformative power of artificial intelligence, which has become evident across a wide range of economic sectors, primarily in the financial and banking sectors. This contributes to strengthening its economic growth and prosperity while solidifying its leading position in the global …

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 …