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BLOOMBERG Global equity markets struggled for direction as traders parsed the latest commentary from central bankers for clues on the path for interest rates.  At the start of another busy week of earnings, Heineken NV slumped as much as 6.4% after the Dutch brewer reduced its earnings forecast. Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc are among companies reporting in the coming …

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Emiri Decree No. (52) of 2023 to form the Sharjah Media Council (SMC). According to the Decree, the SMC will be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and will include the following members: …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday received Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Zardari expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy over the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al …

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 …