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RITIKA SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS Apart from hotels and airlines, one industry that would reap rich dividends from the much-awaited Dubai Expo 2020 is ‘Car Rental’. Vehicle rental companies across the UAE are pulling up their socks to cater to the huge demand for rented transportation options that is expected to fast gather pace ahead of and during the event. …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, concluded its participation in the UAE-UK Pioneers Forum 2016, which took place on March 12 at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, in London, UK. While participating in the event, Shurooq met with numerous Emirati students and pioneers who study abroad in British universities, and discussed various employment opportunities and leadership …

DUBAI / WAM In cooperation with the Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA launched the Carbon Neutral initiative to neutralise all carbon emissions during Earth Hour. This will be achieved by adopting the Clean Development Mechanism(CDM) across all DEWA projects based on the Kyoto protocol, which is directly linked to the United Nations Framework …

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 …