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Bloomberg Natural gas can play a transitional role in Africa’s development to a greener economy, the European Union’s climate chief Frans Timmermans said in response to climate activists’ concerns about locking the continent into fossil fuels. While renewable energy is becoming cheaper globally, Timmermans said he understands Africa’s need to monetise its fossil-fuel resources. The EU and member states like …

  Bloomberg Strong growth in global demand for renewable fuels offers a great opportunity for suppliers in Australia, the second-largest exporter of canola seed, according to one of the country’s biggest crop shippers. While the US is the largest market, “we are seeing very strong growth across Asian markets and into China, and I think it creates a great opportunity …

  Bloomberg Enel SpA is weighing a sale of its operations in Peru as it seeks ways to cut debt and fund new investments, according to people familiar with the matter. Italy’s largest utility is working with advisers on the potential disposal, which could be valued at about $5 billion, the people said. The asset has drawn preliminary interest from …

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 …