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DUBAI/WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the ‘Future Skills Academy’ as part of the ‘Knowledge Project’ to support the empowerment of people across the Arab world. The announcement was made during the ‘Digitalization for Sustainable Development’ (D4SD), event hosted by the UNDP on the sidelines …

ABU DHABI / WAM In celebration of International Awareness Day on Food Loss and Waste, observed annually on September 29, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has unveiled a series of initiatives and projects aimed at reducing food loss and waste, while promoting agricultural sustainability across the emirate. These efforts align with ADAFSA’s ongoing campaign, “Together, Blessings …

KUWAIT / WAM Dr Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, met with Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior of Kuwait. During the meeting, Al Neyadi delivered a letter from Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the UAE, regarding the advancement …

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 …