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Dubai / WAM As part of their efforts to promote commercial arbitration in settling trade disputes, and to exchange experiences and knowledge in the area of alternative dispute resolution, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the UAE Consulate in Shanghai, organised an introductory session to highlight the benefits …

Dubai / Emirates Business Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA), met Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Malaysia’s Minister of Trade and Industry at the Ministry’s headquarters to discuss ways to develop and strengthen economic and trade ties between Malaysia and the Freezone. They also talked about DAFZA’s exceptional investment advantages for foreign companies, including Malaysian entrepreneurs …

ABU DHABI / WAM The current slump in the world oil prices poses a real challenge to oil exporting countries but did not have any impact on the UAE’s economy, thanks to the economic diversification policy adopted by the country, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, affirmed on Sunday. “Low oil prices should create investment opportunities …

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 …