Thursday , 2 July 2026

Recent News

Preparations complete in Mina to receive 1 million Hajj pilgrims

  MINA / WAM The Saudi government departments and authorities responsible for Hajj season 2022 completed their preparations to receive one million pilgrims in Mina to spend Tarwiyah (watering) Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Hajj has completed its operational plan for this year’s Hajj season. Meanwhile, the Commands of the Hajj Security Forces have …

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World needs to spend $110bn a year to curb methane releases

Bloomberg The world needs to dramatically ramp up spending tenfold to $110 billion a year to curb methane releases and avoid the worst of climate change, a new study has found. The potent greenhouse gas is responsible for nearly half of net global warming to date, yet just 2% of global climate finance is directed towards curbing releases of the …

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Gas price surge may slash UK’s cost to hit net-zero emissions

  Bloomberg Britain’s path towards zeroing out its greenhouse gas pollution may cost a third less than expected if natural gas prices remain elevated, analysis by government’s fiscal watchdog showed. The Office For Budget Responsibility examined how high fossil-fuel prices would impact the whole-economy cost of the UK reaching its target for net zero emissions by 2050. In 2019, the …

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Stocks

Vapiano introduces breakfast for the first time in its history across UAE outlets

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 …

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Public Warning Notice

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 …

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SCA urges collection of dividends issued before March 2015

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 …

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Capital.com offers international investors access to UAE stocks

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 …

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange welcomes Alpha Data’s listing

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 …

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