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RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the New Year with yet another record-breaking eight-minute-long firework and drone display setting two new Guinness World Records titles in a stunning spectacle that lit up the skies along 4.5 km stretch of Ras Al Khaimah’s waterfront. Already holding several Guinness World Records titles for its legendary fireworks New Year’s Eve …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced the commencement of directly managing the penal and correctional institutions and juvenile facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Under the Law issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, regarding penal and correctional …

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) programme has enjoyed exponential growth in 2023, with three deals implemented, two more signed and awaiting implementation, and four agreed — taking the total number of Cepa partners since the launch of the programme to 10 across …

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 …