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ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) held a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi to enhance collaboration between the financial services sectors of the two jurisdictions. During the meeting, the CBUAE and the HKMA discussed a number of collaborative initiatives and agreed to strengthen cooperation in three …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s healthcare sector is continuing to excel and lead regionally and globally in 2023 in terms of medical services and scientific achievements, reaffirming its readiness to face all health challenges, and in line with the best international standards. According to the Prosperity Index report by the Legatum Institute, the UAE ranked first in three key …

MANAMA / WAM Menafatf, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-Style Regional Body, adopted its FATF Recommendations ratings for the United Arab Emirates at the closing of its May plenary in recognition of its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Recommendations (1), (19), and (29) have been upgraded to “Compliant” or “Largely Compliant” in response to the positive measures …

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 …