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DUBAI/ WAM The walls and corridors of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai have transformed into an unexpected art gallery, showcasing powerful works by visual artists from around the globe. These artistic voices collectively amplify the urgency of addressing climate change, sparking critical conversations and inspiring hope for a sustainable future. More than mere decorations, these artworks serve …

DUBAI / WAM Schneider Electric has announced Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai (RIT-Dubai) as the winners of the UAE Youth Green Challenge — a collaborative initiative with the Arab Youth Centre (AYC). The winning project was led by Hariharan Ramesh and Farkh Leka Hashimy from Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai (RIT-Dubai). Designed to inspire UAE university students to share their innovative solutions …

DUBAI / WAM The highest climate ambition means more jobs, stronger economies, stronger economic growth, less pollution, better health, said Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In a statement to journalists at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Stiell said, “Negotiators have a chance, right here in Dubai over the next 24 …

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 …