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MUSCAT / WAM Data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) said social protection systems in Gulf states have become an advanced model regionally and internationally, combining social inclusion with economic capacity to sustain extensive welfare networks. In its report, “The State and Policies of Social Protection in the Gulf …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. The two top diplomats reviewed the overall situation in the region and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as bilateral relations …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law on the Governance of the National Educational Curriculum, establishing for the first time a comprehensive legislative framework regulating the design, approval, implementation, and review of the national educational curriculum. The Decree Law establishes an integrated governance system that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of relevant federal and local authorities, …

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 …