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DUBAI/GULF TIME In today’s fast-paced world, it’s difficult to come by time to take care of home cleaning needs the manual way. Which is why the demand for smart home cleaning solutions is skyrocketing. These innovations are no longer just about convenience; they’re about transforming the way we live. With our lives becoming increasingly busy, smart cleaning products have emerged …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company P.J.S.C. (ADNOC) announced on Friday that its acquisition of OCI’s 50% + 1 share stake in Fertiglobe, which was announced in December 2023, has received all required approvals and is expected to close on Tuesday, 15th October 2024. Ahead of closing, a block trade will be initiated on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

SEOUL/WAM The Republic of Korea’s central bank on Friday cut its key benchmark interest rate, its first pivot in its yearslong monetary tightening mode, as inflation continued to moderate and the property market showed signs of cooling, reported Yonhap News Agency. As widely expected, the Bank of Korea (BOK) slashed its key rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent, …

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 …