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BLOOMBERG Bitcoin extended a rally fuelled by expectations of fresh demand from exchange-traded funds, reaching the highest price since May last year. The largest digital asset rose as much as 11.5% to top $35,000 before paring some of the gain to trade at $33,918 in London on Tuesday, taking its year-to-date rebound from 2022’s digital-asset rout to 105%. The possible …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Romain Gerardin-Fresse, a renowned French lawyer and founder of the alliance “GFK Strategies” has set his eyes on the UAE market and beyond. Romain has established GFK, particularly GFK Middle East, as a leading player in the vertical and horizontal concentrations of consultancy. Talking about what led him to expand to the UAE, Romain said, “I’m fascinated …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Al Bandar Rotana hotel Dubai is set to redefine your Friday evenings with the launch of its Arabic Night. Offering both locals and tourists an opportunity to dive deep into the heart of Arabic culture, the hotel pledges an unparalleled evening of entertainment, food, and ambiance. Detailed Highlights of the Night: Exciting Performances: Listen to the captivating …

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 …