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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced the mandatory use of digital national identity “UAE Pass” for clients and companies to access MoIAT’s industrial standards, conformity and national accreditation services via website or smartphone app. The initiative contributes to the UAE’s digital transformation targets and aligns with the National Strategy for Industry and …

TOKYO / WAM Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and Special Envoy of the UAE to Japan, paid a working visit to Japan during which he chaired the first ministerial meeting of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Dr Al Jaber engaged in numerous bilateral …

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zayed Search and Rescue Volunteer Team (ZSRVT) on enhancing means of cooperation in environment, health and safety, by coordinating efforts to provide support in the therapeutic diving programme, environmental campaigns, training and swimming for People of Determination. The MoU was signed by …

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 …