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Alkesh Sharma Emirates Business Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are emerging as the lifeline of UAE economy. In 2014-15, the country registered its best economic performance in 44 years by growing its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to AED1.47 trillion, thanks to 60 percent contribution from the SME sector. Giving a major boost to SMEs, Emirates’ financial institutions, including the major …

Ritika Sharma Emirates Business There is nothing more imperative for Arab leaders than creating job-generating economic growth and initiating formation of an Arab Economic Union. This thought reverberated during the launch of policy recommendations titled ‘Reconfiguring the Arab region and its global space beyond political economy and security threats’. The recommendations were drawn from Beirut Institute Summit held in Abu …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Ruben Eduardo Caro, Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to the country, the Medal of Independence, in recognition of his efforts to develop and promote friendly relations and cooperation between the UAE and Argentina in all fields, during his tenure in the UAE. H.H. Sheikh …

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 …