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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business With acquisitions in the GCC healthcare sector expected to accelerate this year, the region’s larger hospital groups have been told to prepare for serious challenges which could undermine profits from mergers with physician practices. PA Consulting Group warns that while consolidation in healthcare can bring high returns, the bigger hospital groups must guard against the …

Bahrain / Emirates Business GFH Financial Group (GFH) on Saturday announced its full year financial results for 2015 with a consolidated profit of US$ 29 million before provisions of US$17 million, and a net profit of US$ 12.0 million, signaling sustained profitability for the Group. The consolidated net profit for 2015 was US$ 12 million compared to net profit of …

Dubai / Emirates Business The Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), a research and educational institution specialized in public policy in the Arab world, reviewed the results of an online brainstorming campaign launched by the School, to identify innovative ideas and suggestions to further develop programs and curricula in preparing future government leaders. Mohamed …

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 …