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DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted the second Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) Dialogues, powered by the Innovation Hub, where heads of 10 leading regional banks and fintechs discussed the challenges facing the financial sector and deliberated on how the industry can de-risk and build resilient, sustainable financial institutions. Mohammad AlBlooshi, Head of DIFC Innovation Hub and FinTech …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to President Othman Ghazali of Comoros, which included an invitation to COP28, which will be held in Dubai Expo City this November. The letter was delivered by Saeed Al Maqbali, UAE ambassador to the Comoros.

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has partnered with Mashreq Securities to simplify and streamline the digital onboarding process for Mashreq customers, providing them with instant access to trading on the Exchange. The partnership was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mashreq and an access and process agreement with Mashreq Securities. As part of …

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 …