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David Ribott, Ed.D. (ABD), MCC, Founder of Ribott Partners and a Board & Leadership Advisor and CEO Coach, said that in 2026, “grow bigger” is no longer a strategy for businesses in the Gulf, stressing that the real challenge facing leaders today is whether their culture, cash, and leadership can keep up with rapid expansion. Ribott explained that in a …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has reaffirmed its position as a regional leader in sustainable finance after maintaining its ‘AA’ ESG rating from MSCI with an improved numerical score, and achieving a significant improvement in its Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, moving from a high-risk score of 30.2 to a low-risk …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporation and Businesses (Corporate Tax Law). The amendments aim to clarify the mechanism for calculating and settling corporate tax due in cases where the tax credits or other forms of relevant tax incentives …

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 …