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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Residents Office, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (Added) arm to support the emirate’s thriving community and to strengthen its position as a top destination for top talent, and the Japan External Trade Authority (Jetro) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance joint efforts in attracting specialised talent and investors as …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the 19th Liwa Date Festival 2023, a key event on Abu Dhabi’s annual calendar which celebrates the Emirati heritage and highlights the role of dates in the country’s economy and culture. Held under …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has concluded a week-long roadshow in five cities across China. The visit brought together more than 200 digital companies at events in Shanghai and Shenzhen and featured over 55 business meetings to attract multinational companies (MNCs) to expand into Dubai. Participants in 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 …