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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Economy is currently holding a series of meetings with a visiting delegation from the World Trade Organisation’s Trade Policy Review Unit. The meetings form part of the preparatory process for WTO’s third review of the UAE’s trade policy that will take place at the Geneva headquarters from June 1 – 3, 2016. …

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Customs has effectively contributed to the growth of food trade by providing quality Customs facilities for this sector, and ensuring speedy customs clearance of all its shipments, in order to cater to the food needs of the community without unnecessary delays. Figures released by Dubai Customs, in parallel with Gulfood 2016; the world’s largest annual …

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) Abu Dhabi has stressed its commitment to implementing initiatives and projects that aim to improve cooperation and coordination with its strategic partners in the government, semi-government and private sector, to improve commercial licensing procedures and develop a more attractive investment environment in Abu Dhabi.

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 …