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ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has joined the International Advisory Council (IAC) of China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), marking the first time a MENA-based bank has held this position. The appointment reflects FAB’s growing role as a strategic enabler of cross-border capital flows, investment partnerships, and financial innovation between the UAE and China. FAB’s membership …

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth Holding PJSC, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, reported strong financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2025, achieving AED20.1 billion in revenue, a 6 percent year-on-year increase. EBITDA rose 11 percent to AED3.5 billion, while net profit climbed 8 percent to AED1.55 billion. The growth was driven by robust performance …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates has announced an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1st December 2025. Strategically scheduled for maximum connectivity with the airline’s vast global network, the additional frequencies will cater to the increased demand during peak winter season. From 1st February 2026, this will scale to a daily flight with revised timings that complements the …

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 …