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Dubai / WAM A gathering of global technology leaders at this week’s Internet of Things Expo (IoTX) at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) believe a combination of hyper connectivity, supercomputing, cloud computing, smart technologies and cyber security will make the Internet of Things (IoT) sector the single largest market opportunity for global businesses by the turn of the decade. “IoT …

Bloomberg Tata Steel Ltd., part of India’s biggest conglomerate, said a slump in global prices has forced it to consider selling its U.K. business, a decision that threatens to accelerate the demise of Britain’s steel industry. Global oversupply, high manufacturing costs and rising steel exports mean trading conditions in the U.K. and Europe have “rapidly deteriorated,” Mumbai-based Tata Steel said …

Bloomberg Russia is nearing a decision to double dividends paid by state-owned companies on last year’s profit as the government struggles to cover a widening budget deficit, according to an official at the Federal Property Management Agency. A draft decree on the proposal to raise the payout to a minimum of 50 percent of net income from 25 percent has …

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 …