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  Bloomberg US store shelves got a little emptier in the last three months of 2021, according to data provider NielsenIQ, which is unveiling a barometer of out-of-stock goods amid ongoing supply constraints. On-shelf availability slipped to 93.5% during the 13 weeks ending December 25 at supermarkets, mass retailers, drug stores and dollar stores, NielsenIQ said. That was a percentage …

  Bloomberg Airbus SE and the government of Quebec agreed on a $1.2 billion investment that allows the Canadian province to remain an owner of the A220 jet program for four additional years. The French plane maker committed to investing $900 million in the loss-making program while Quebec will put up $300 million, according to a statement. Under the deal, …

  Bloomberg BNP Paribas SA’s joined European peers in pledging higher profitability and bigger shareholder returns, while struggling to contain a surge in costs that’s plaguing the industry. The Paris-based bank on Tuesday set a target for a return on tangible equity — a key measure of profitability — of more than 11% in four years’ time and vowed to …

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 …