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DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the mature global financial gateway connecting businesses and institutions with emerging market opportunities across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, has announced the launch of new, redesigned version of its website www.difc.ae The revamped website features an eye-catching layout to offer an engaging user experience and enhanced navigation for accessing detailed …

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed University is set to host the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) conference for the first time under the theme, “Aspire, Connect and Empower”, on its Dubai campus from February 22 to 25. The NACADA is an association of professional advisors, counsellors, faculty members, and administrators who are working to enhance the educational development of students and …

Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has contributed AED 200,000 to Ajman Club for Disabled. The contribution from the bank will enable the Ajman-based institution to purchase rehabilitation equipment for the facility. The contribution is in line with Emirates Islamic’s commitment to support community and charitable initiatives in the UAE …

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 …