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  Dubai / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed a collaboration agreement with etisalat by e& to offer support services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of the upcoming Muwafaq package initiative. The goal of this partnership is to encourage tax compliance among SMEs. The agreement was signed at FTA’s headquarters in Dubai by Khalid Ali …

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club announced the opening of registration for the second round of Adnoc 22-foot sailing race. It is scheduled to take place next Saturday, February 11 for a distance of 7 nautical miles. The registration will close on February 09. The race is organised within Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club’s marine …

Bloomberg US aviation authorities are years behind on updating the critical-alert system that failed spectacularly last month, causing thousands of flight disruptions. Critics say the delay is a threat to passenger safety. House lawmakers are scheduled to hold a hearing on aviation safety at which they’re likely to raise questions about the January 11 meltdown of the Federal Aviation Administration’s …

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 …