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SHARJAH / WAM Bank of Sharjah has reported a strong start to 2024, with first-quarter results showcasing a significant increase in net profit to AED80 million. The bank’s robust metrics result from strict adherence to a focused approach to funding, lending, and operational effectiveness. The bank has demonstrated comfortable liquidity, with a customer deposit base of AED26 billion (December 31 …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has affirmed its full readiness to address any repercussions of weather conditions with well-equipped teams and state-of-the-art equipment. Between April 15 and 29, SEWA teams managed over 5,200 reports in Sharjah, 820 in Kalba, and 299 in Khorfakkan. The authority conducted repair and maintenance operations in the central region, alongside …

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth Holding announced its financial results for the period ended on March 31, 2024. The group achieved robust revenue growth of 52%, reaching AED6.1 billion. The 85% year-on-year increase in hospital revenue is particularly noteworthy, totalling AED4.8 billion. This growth was propelled by a 10% year-on-year surge in total patient volumes, reaching 1.5 million patients, and …

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 …