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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is attracting an increasing flow of foreign direct investment (FDI), driven by several factors, among which a network of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with global partners is particularly significant, according to Massimo Falcioni, Chief Competitiveness Officer (CCO) at Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The UAE’s strategic location, focus on digitalisation and future-oriented industries …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Charity International (SCI) announced the completion of 273 educational buildings outside the UAE in 2023, totalling AED10.8 million. These buildings encompass classrooms, schools, and significant educational centres as part of the “Let’s Learn” project. The project aims to enhance educational infrastructure in underprivileged countries by constructing classrooms and schools, furnishing them with modern technology such as …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) was able to amicably resolve approximately 61.3% of family disputes presented to family guidance committees during 2023, which amounted to 15,667 family disputes, while referring 5,969 cases to the competent courts. This initiative underscores ADJD’s commitment to fostering a culture of tolerance and promoting amicable conflict resolution to safeguard family …

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 …