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As the market volatility and economic uncertainty persists, the UAE Cabinet held a retreat on post-oil phase. The meeting discussed ways to diversify the country’s economy while ensuring sustainability. Sustainable economic diversification is vital for economic prosperity. Any development that is not sustainable will not bring about long-term growth. Resources and expertise will have to be used in an innovative …

Kuala Lumpur / EMIRATES BUSINESS Islamic finance is complementary to and a major enabler of making responsible investing more ubiquitous across emerging markets – and Asia is leading the way – but integrated reporting and governance remains gap for many investors. To attract long-term capital, many companies in Asia are becoming more aware of how investors integrate Environmental, Social & …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business FGB, one of the leading banks in the UAE, achieved a record Group net profit of AED 6.01 billion for the full year 2015. Total income for the year grew by 6 percent, marking the 16th consecutive year of consistent growth in profitability for FGB. Full year 2015 Earnings Per Share amounted to AED 1.32, …

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 …