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BLOOMBERG European stocks extended the rally seen across Asian markets and Wall Street, as investors position themselves for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts next year. Gold traded near a record high struck earlier this month. The Stoxx Europe 600 index climbed 0.3% after a gauge of Asian equities rallied for the fourth straight session. The European benchmark is at the highest …

CAIRO/ WAM AD Ports Group (AD Ports) today announced that it has signed a definitive concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) for the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Safaga Seaport. Following the Government of Egypt’s approval, this significant milestone reaffirms the strong trade ties between the UAE and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Al Amal Holdings announced its latest global expansions during its annual ceremony held at the Habtoor Hotel, attended by a distinguished gathering of sheikhs, prominent personalities, numerous journalists, and individuals interested in the commercial and industrial sectors.The event commenced with the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates and a selection of uplifting songs suitable for the …

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 …