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ABU DHABI/WAM The Cyber Security Council has launched the “Ethical Hacker” specialised training course as part of the training programmes under the “Cyber Sniper” initiative, which the council launched last year in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The Cyber Sniper initiative is a key element of the council’s comprehensive strategy to secure the country’s digital infrastructure, …

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Monday announced some key amendments to its Crypto Token regime. These changes stem from the proposals outlined in “Consultation Paper 153 – Updates to the Crypto Token” regime published in January 2024 and mark a significant step in refining and advancing the regulatory environment for Crypto Tokens in the Dubai International Financial …

ABU DHABI/WAM Nominations are now open for the sixth edition of the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, an independent global prize recognising efforts to promote human fraternity and solidarity. Eligible nominators—including government members, heads of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academics, spiritual leaders, and other influential figures—are invited to submit their nominations through the official website, https://zayedaward.org/, from 3rd June to …

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 …