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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Insurance House (IH) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF), a reputable financial institute in the GCC, to deliver a bespoke insurance programme approved by the Chartered Institute of Insurance UK. The identified talents within Insurance House will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in this six-month …

ABU DHABI / WAM In the presence of HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development of the UAE’s first national Domestic Card Scheme (DCS). The agreement was exchanged between Saif …

DUBAI / WAM The Big 5 Global, the MEASA region’s largest construction industry event, is scheduled for December 4-7, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event expects 2,200+ exhibitors and 68,000+ attendees from 150+ countries, fostering networking, partnerships, and knowledge exchange. It brings together stakeholders from contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and innovators to ESG advisors and policymakers, fueling the …

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 …