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DUBAI/ WAM The 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow, to be held from 13-17 November 2023 at Dubai World Central (DWC), is set to be the biggest on record, with over 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition. The Dubai Airshow presents an opportunity to welcome many new and returning industry stakeholders …

ABU DHABI/ WAM International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) praised the ongoing development of the UAE’s banking services sector. The coexistence of traditional and Neobanks has become more likely, with each catering to specific customer segments and offering unique advantages, the company said. In its recent report titled “Future of Banking”, S&P predicted an increasing reliance on Neobanks, …

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. H.H. attended the ceremony at the Mubadala Arena and met with young athletes who are competing across youth, professional, masters and para-jiu-jitsu categories. Sheikh Khaled …

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 …