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ABU DHABI/WAM Mashreq Bank has allocated an additional AED1 billion in financing solutions to enhance the country’s industrial sector’s growth and support its competitiveness and productivity. This aligns with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300Bn. This new step stimulates industrial companies in the country by enabling them with additional financing solutions under the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), a subsidiary of TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company), announced the commencement of a 9000-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project for the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain. This project is the largest solar energy initiative in the UAE’s education sector and the first large-scale renewable energy endeavour for the …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital Authority to enhance international financial cooperation. Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, and M. Basuki Hadimuljono, (Acting) Chairman of Nusantara Capital City Authority, signed the agreement at DIFC’s premises in Dubai. The signing was witnessed by Erick Thohir, Minister of State Owned Enterprises; Dr. …

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 …