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SHARJAH / WAM The volume of real estate transactions across the emirate of Sharjah has reached AED2.6 billion during November 2023, according to the monthly real estate transactions report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The total number of transactions was 4,079, while the total volume of the area traded in sales transactions reached 10.6 million square feet during …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) marked a historic milestone by becoming the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Centre (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This achievement highlights Dubai Airports’ unwavering commitment to elevating the travel experience and making it easier for persons with disabilities while supporting Dubai’s pursuit …

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Energy Exemplar, a global optimisation-based market simulation software provider for the energy and water sectors. The parties will explore opportunities to expand Ewec’s advanced modelling capacity and bring Energy Exemplar’s state-of-the-art, cloud-based platform modelling capabilities to the Middle East. The MoU was …

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 …