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BLOOMBERG Local retail investments may help double the assets in India’s monthly stock plans in five years, and cushion the market from any selloffs by foreign investors, according to Edelweiss Asset Management Ltd. Assets invested monthly in the so-called systematic investment plans — a vehicle widely used by retail investors — could grow to about $4 billion by 2028 as …

BLOOMBERG European shares rose on Friday along with global stocks as investors took comfort in underlying economic strength and started March on a high note. Bonds halted declines. A gauge of European stocks climbed 0.6% and headed for a weekly gain. S&P 500 futures ticked higher after the underlying gauge clawed back a weekly loss. Asian equities rose about 1%, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dr Alaa Aref, a consultant dermatologist and cosmetologist, explained that there are five types of skin wrinkles that can be treated with non-surgical cosmetic methods, which are kinetic wrinkles resulting from facial movement such as frowning or otherwise, permanent wrinkles, sleep wrinkles, time wrinkles, sun exposure wrinkles, and smoking wrinkles. This came during a press conference …

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 …