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ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has conducted a tabletop exercise that explored possible responses to red tide and fish kill events in coordination with the Emergencies, Crises and Disaster Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC). The exercise gathered a total of 16 Abu Dhabi Government entities to test their readiness to confront and respond …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance held the Financial Media Forum on Wednesday in Dubai, under the theme “Government Financial Data.” This forum is part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with media institutions, recognising the media’s role in raising financial awareness and offering insights into economic and financial developments in the UAE. Amidst the UAE’s rapid economic …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) on Wednesday announced that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will be the Strategic Partner for the upcoming Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024, taking place from November 26 to 27 at Madinat Jumeirah. This year’s forum marks the third consecutive year DWE is organising the event. The announcement further strengthens the long-standing …

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 …