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SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) is gearing up to co-host the Global Conference of Youth (COY18) on 26-28 November, as the eyes of the world turn to the UAE for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). COY18, the largest youth conference on UN climate processes, equips young individuals for COP28 participation. It amplifies youth voices in …

BLOOMBERG Bitcoin rose back to a more than 17-month high amid hopes the Federal Reserve is done with interest-rate hikes and expectations that a fresh source of demand is brewing in the exchange-traded fund industry. The largest digital token added 4% in the past 24 hours and traded at $35,840 in Singapore on Thursday. Some smaller coins climbed, including the …

BLOOMBERG Stocks rallied as investors reacted to the possible peak of the Federal Reserve’s historic tightening campaign and processed the latest major company earnings. Rates-sensitive real estate stocks led the advance in Europe’s Stoxx 600 index, which is set for its longest winning streak since July. US equity futures pointed to an extension of Wednesday’s gains on Wall Street as …

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 …