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Sial has concluded on a high note. How well do you think this time the event has done, business-wise, in its sixth-edition? The sixth edition of SIAL Middle East, the region’s fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for food, beverages and hospitality industry, was a resounding success. Record attendance, record trade agreements, record number of international pavilions and a record number of …

The global consumer electronics market is projected to reach US$ 2,976.1 billion by 2020, according to a latest report by Future Market Insights (FMI) titled ‘Consumer Electronics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 – 2020’. As mentioned in this particular report, the global consumer electronics market valued at US$1,224.8 billion in 2014 is expected to reach the aforesaid …

With innovation as byword for development, the UAE is taking a slew of steps to shore up its economy as it rings in 2016. All these plans are being chalked out with an eye on the future. From clean technologies to bio-technology and space research, achieving sustainability is what fuels these long-term projects. Putting focus on inclusive growth, 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 …