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SHARJAH / WAM The annual report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department revealed that the volume of real estate transactions carried out during 2023 in the Central and Eastern Regions of the emirate, amounted to AED1.2 billion, compared to AED1 billion during 2022. These transactions were in 114 areas through the department’s branches in the Central Region and cities …

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered into a strategic partnership with ‘Shamal Holding,’ a leading diversified investment firm managing a portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences, and assets, to undertake the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1500 metres. The bridge extends from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, an exceptional seafront district …

FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has received the 2023 “Humanitarian Personality” Award, which is presented by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). A first in the WTF’s history, the award seeks to recognise HH Sheikh Mohammed’s outstanding contributions in the field of humanitarian work and his support and care for …

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 …