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SHARJAH / WAM The real estate sector in Sharjah achieved a trading value of AED13.4 billion during the first half of 2023, with an increase of 19.2 percent compared to the same period last year. According to the semi-annual report issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department on the real estate in the emirate, there were 40,843 transactions in …

ABU DHABI / WAM Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair of Adipec 2023 and CEO of Adnoc Offshore, said that Adipec 2023, the largest and most influential energy gathering of its kind, will connect the energy industry leaders, innovators, policymakers and consumers to accelerate the credible solutions needed to tackle the biggest challenges of the journey to a net zero world. In …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE, represented by the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), participated in the 35th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA), which was held in the Azeri capital, Baku. The two-day event co-organised by the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of 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 …