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THAILAND / GULF TIME For three decades, Chiva-Som has been a pioneer in the realm of holistic wellness. The renowned resort has redefined the concept of wellness destination, offering a transformative experience that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. At the heart of Chiva-Som’s philosophy lies personalisation. Guests embark on a bespoke wellness journey, guided by expert practitioners who tailor …

DUBAI/WAM DMCC—the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise—has announced key performance results in H1 2024, recording 1,023 new member companies, bringing its total to almost 25,000 companies. DMCC now accounts for 15% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dubai, up from 11% last year, and 7% of the emirate’s GDP. DMCC’s …

DUBAI/WAM Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of US$500 million Sustainable trust certificates issued by Warba Bank, a Kuwaiti Islamic Bank. This is the fourth listing under their $2 billion trust certificate issuance programme. In a statement on Monday, Nasdaq Dubai said, “This is a significant listing, as it marks the first-ever Sustainability Sukuk to be issued in Kuwait in …

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 …