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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Community Development has approved the order for payment of the 1st batch of the Marriage Fund’s grant for the current year. A total of 358 recipients will benefit from the grant, with a total amount exceeding AED12 million. The money allocated for each beneficiary has been transferred to their bank accounts, and an …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) on Wednesday announced plans to establish the first hospital in its Phase 2 expansion of Al Jadaf Dubai, the Clemenceau Medical Centre, the third general hospital for the free zone, expanding its range of specialised care. The upcoming 110-bed hospital will have advances such as robotic surgery, and wide-ranging inpatient and outpatient services. …

DUBAI / WAM Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness, has met representatives of the media to speak about the government’s efforts to promote happiness in the UAE. She highlighted that these efforts build on the legacy of the country’s founding fathers and the approach they have been pursuing since the country was established in 1971. She …

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 …