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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, praised the success of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which took place in Abu Dhabi from 26 February to 1 March 2024. H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei said: “Hosting this event in the UAE is …

TOKYO / WAM The Nikkei stock index surpassed the 40,000 threshold for the first time Monday morning on robust technology issues, reaching the milestone just over a week after hitting an all-time high for the first time in 34 years. According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topped the 40,000 line soon after the market opening and hit …

ABU DHABI / WAM Burjeel Holdings PLC, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the MENA region listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has unveiled eight new PhysioTherabia centers in Riyadh and four other cities, marking a significant scaling of its geographical footprint across the Kingdom. The new state-of-the-art facilities are strategically located in Ghadeer Fitness Time, Shafie …

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 …