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BLOOMBERG Crypto exchange Bybit is suspending US dollar-denominated deposits and withdrawals via bank transfers, including SWIFT payments. Dollar wire deposits have been temporarily suspended and withdrawals will be halted on March 10, the platform said on its website, citing “service outages from our end-point processing partner.” Bybit said customers can use other methods to buy and withdraw crypto. It didn’t …

DUBAI / WAM The 19th edition of the Dubai International Wood and Woodworking Machinery Exhibition is set to commence on Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre to showcase the most innovative products, technologies, production scenarios, and large-scale machinery to wood industry key players and participating representatives of government agencies from the region. The Dubai WoodShow, the only dedicated trade …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) opens a new farmers’ market at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi to serve as a platform for wholesalers, retailers, and consumers interested in buying medium to large quantities of locally sourced products. The move follows the directives of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, …

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 …