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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation and coordination between UAE entities and WFP to deliver relief assistance to the Gaza Strip, given worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians in the …

ABU DHABI/WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has achieved record performance in the first nine months of 2023, reporting that net profit for the period reached AED12.4 billion, up 58% year-on-year on an underlying basis (excluding Magnati-related gains in 2022). Revenue was AED20.5 billion, up 38% year-on-year, reflecting the successful and sustained execution of the bank’s growth strategy. FAB announced …

AMDJARASS/WAM The Emirati humanitarian team in Amdjarass, Chad, has provided medical devices, intensive care equipment, and solar-powered lighting systems to support Amdjarass provincial hospital. The Emirati team in Chad includes the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and the Office for the Coordination of Foreign Aid. Ahmed …

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 …