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ABU DHABI / WAM The forensic laboratories at the Centre for Criminal and Electronic Sciences of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) have obtained international accreditation in forensic tests, making it a first for the electronic laboratory. The chemical laboratory has also renewed its accreditation certificate for the second term (cycle of four years) after being accredited in 2019, in testing …

SHARJAH / WAM During the second session of the third Arab Children’s Parliament, hosted by the Arab League, 52 Arab children from fifteen countries came together under the parliamentary dome. The session’s crucial theme was “Arab Children: Sustainable Efforts for Climate”, rallying for collective action in building an Arab framework responsive to current and future climate challenges. The young participants’ …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is constructing 19 trucks rest stops and lay-bys across several hotspots in Dubai in collaboration with the private sector. The project includes 3 Integrated Truck Lay-bys: one in partnership with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and two in partnership with Almutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration. In cooperation with Adnoc, …

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 …