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ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued silver commemorative coins in celebration of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls on 15 March of each year. The obverse side of the silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic reference to the date of the occasion, surrounded by the inscription “Central Bank …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading centres in the financial technology (FinTech) sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that combines advanced digital infrastructure, flexible regulatory frameworks, and the flow of global investments, in addition to the presence of leading financial and technology institutions. These factors have contributed to transforming the country …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE air defence systems intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones on 15th March 2026 coming from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 UAVs. These attacks resulted in the death of six people of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 142 …

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 …