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DUBAI/WAM The Emirates Institute of Finance has announced the launch of Cohort 3 of the “Ethraa” programme, set to begin in September 2024 and conclude by year-end. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the institute’s campus in Dubai. This phase of the programme is designed to train over 500 Emirati Talents who were recruited during the third …

ABU DHABI/WAM Silal, the UAE’s leading food and technology company, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Al Bakrawe Holding, a leading regional importer, exporter and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables based out of the UAE. The acquisition makes Silal one of the UAE’s largest and most innovative suppliers of fresh produce. Al Bakrawe’s global …

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) today announced the launch of the “NBF Emerging Business Unit” to provide personalised service and the support needed for businesses to achieve their aspirations. Customers of the new unit will have a dedicated relationship manager who will build a deep understanding of their business needs, and from that craft the optimal banking …

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 …