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ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) held its second steering committee meeting of 2024, focusing on the outcomes of the “Rasid Laboratory” in 2023 and strategic projects for its future development. The meeting reviewed the laboratory’s unique scope covering security, health, and environmental testing of wastewater. Rasid’s high capacity earned it top-tier ranking globally in operational …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agency for Securities Market Development and Specialised Registration at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan. The MoU aligns with efforts to enhance international cooperation in the field of oversight and supervision, and improve the transparency and efficiency …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture titled “Reimagining Early Childhood Education”. The lecture, which took place in the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed venue at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, was delivered by renowned global education adviser Prof Ger Graus, who was awarded an OBE for services to children. Over the …

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 …