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AL AIN/GULF TIME After the successful opening of City Centre Mirdif, OC Home, a youthful, homegrown brand known for its blend of affordable and modern home décor, announces the grand opening of its first branch in Al Ain, opposite Jimi Mall. The new store spans 2,765 square meters spread across three thoughtfully designed floors, offering a wide range of products …

ABU DHABIWAM Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, confirmed shareholder approval by its General Assembly Meeting (GAM) on 30th August of its half-year 2024 interim cash dividend of $650 million, or 7.94 fils per share, representing an annualised dividend yield of 6.3%. At the meeting, the company also reaffirmed its intention to pay …

ABU DHABI/WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory has participated in the first UAE-China Think Tanks Forum in Beijing, organised by the UAE Embassy in China. The Centre expressed its appreciation for this initiative, which reflects the growing recognition of think tanks in today’s world and highlights the deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between the UAE and China. During his speech …

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 …