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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Design Week, the region’s leading design festival, will celebrate its 10th edition from November 5-10, under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture. The festival is set to feature an outstanding programme of new commissions, exhibitions, and events. Held in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the third edition of the Digital Publishing Forum, set to take place on September 18 at the Etihad Museum. The forum aims to highlight trends in digital publishing, its economic impact, and the challenges it faces, while encouraging publishers and experts to present innovative solutions to support and …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives (“NLA”) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of its leading project, the Encyclopaedia of the UAE History. The initiative aims to document the national memory, documentary assets and cultural accomplishments of the UAE. The encyclopaedia aims to also serve as a reliable and approved reference that contributes to …

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 …