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BLOOMBERG  Taiwan’s central bank governor has a tough balancing act to pull off in his first interest rate decision since renewing his term in office. Governor Yang Chin-long must grapple with inflation that remains uncomfortably high, an economy that’s contracting, a still hawkish Federal Reserve, and global financial markets in turmoil. Most economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect he will lead …

BLOOMBERG  Citigroup Inc Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jane Fraser said mobile apps and consumers’ ability to move millions of dollars with a few clicks of a button mark a sea change for how bankers manage and regulators respond to the risk of bank runs. Fraser said the fast demise of Silicon Valley Bank also made it difficult for banks to …

BLOOMBERG European stocks fell as investors awaited key rates decisions in the region. US equity futures climbed, signalling a recovery following a tumultuous day of losses on Wall Street. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index slid 0.5% before a policy announcement from the Bank of England (BOE). The Swiss central bank raised its key rate by 50 basis points and signalled …

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 …