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DUBAI/ GULF TIME Emerging from its 25-year reign as Morocco’s premier player in public lighting and urban development, Lamalif Group is illuminating new horizons. Recently, the group crossed borders to elevate the “Made in Morocco” label at the 17th edition of the prestigious “Light + Intelligent Building Middle East” exhibition, held January 16-18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. …

ABU DHABI/ WAM TRENDS Research and Advisory researchers and experts met with researchers from the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) in Geneva, Switzerland. The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in research, exchanging information and experiences, collaborating on joint projects, and organising conferences and seminars. Panellists from DCAF included Anne Grobet, Deputy Head of the Middle East and North …

SHARJAH/ WAM The annual retail extravaganza Sharjah Shopping Promotions has come to a close after 36 days packed with shopping and entertainment activities. Since its launch on 15th December, large crowds across Sharjah flocked to the event, which was organised by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Thousands of major shopping centres and commercial stores participated, offering promotional deals …

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 …