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SHARJAH / WAM In implementation of the directives of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to expand Al Tarif Park in Kalba, the Department of Town Planning and Survey in Sharjah has begun to take the necessary measures to implement the directive. The park’s size will increase to more than 27,000 …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has begun accepting applications for the 2023 edition of the prestigious Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards, which features five main categories, including the prestigious ‘Turjuman’ Award and nine associated accolades. These awards are designed to honour the outstanding achievements of writers, intellectuals and publishers, as well as local talents whose writing and …

GENEVA / WAM The UAE participated in the 64th series of meetings of the assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) member states that took place in Geneva, Switzerland, until July 14. Dr Abdul Rahman Al Maeeni, Secretary-General of the Association Emirates Intellectual Property (Eipa), said, “Thanks to the directives and vision of its wise leadership, the UAE has …

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 …