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RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Market disruption in financial sectors, branch transformation,enhanced user experience and digitalisation of banking services are some of the main challenges haunting Middle East retail bankers. One of the key questions that remains unanswered about next generation of bank consumers in the region is — will it be mobile, online or branches? This and many other …

Dubai / Emirates Business Lack of transparency and hidden charges have been one of the biggest setbacks that the UAE drivers over the years. The recently launched car insurance comparison portal asserts that comparing and buying policies could help UAE drivers not only save money but also buy an informed policy. According to the recently launched car insurance comparison portal, …

DUBAI / Emirates Business In line with its move to become a leading global company, Emirates Auction (EA) has revealed the launch of its first subsidiary company in Egypt, ‘Misr Auction’. The move falls in line with the company’s expansion strategy, which aims to tap into newer regional and international markets with enormous growth opportunities and promising investment prospects, in …

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 …