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SHARJAH / WAM The real estate landscape in Sharjah witnessed significant growth in October 2023, as reported by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. A total of 3,798 transactions were conducted across various regions of the emirate, amounting to AED3.6 billion in trade value and involving 8.2 million square feet. This surge reflects a substantial increase compared to September’s real …

ABU DHABI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the relocation of its operations to Terminal A, a state-of-the-art new facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport, from November 14. Terminal A is one of the largest airport terminals in the world, expected to accommodate up to 45 million passengers per year, process 11,000 travellers per hour and operate 79 …

ABU DHABI / WAM A rapid increase in Indonesia-UAE bilateral trade since the enforcement of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) on  September 1, and a surge in tourist traffic reflect comprehensive growth in bilateral relations, Husin Bagis, the Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “The first UAE-Indonesia Joint Committee Meeting (JMC) held in Abu Dhabi …

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 …