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  Dubai / Gulf Time Businessman and investor Dr Ossama Alasmar confirmed that Dubai is a globally sought-after destination for investors. He said, “I have decided to transfer all of my business operations from Germany to the promising emirate to take advantage of the thriving activity, and momentum Dubai offers.” As a successful businessman who has established several leading companies …

  Bloomberg Procter & Gamble Co (P&G) sold fewer household staples than expected last quarter as consumers grew more cautious about higher prices. The total volume of goods sold fell 6% in the three months ended in December, worse than the 2.6% that analysts had estimated. Chief Financial Officer Andre Schulten said consumers are using up the products in their …

  Bloomberg US retail sales fell by the most in a year and business equipment production slumped, raising concerns that the economy is losing momentum under the weight of tighter Federal Reserve policy. The value of overall retail purchases broadly fall 1.1% in December after a downwardly revised 1% drop in the prior month, Commerce Department data showed. Separate figures …

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 …