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DUBAI / GULF TIME As Dubai’s property market continues to garner global attention, AKFA Holding is charting a new chapter in its luxury ecosystem by stepping into real estate. In a detailed conversation, Muhammed Zekeriya Akgad, Chairman of AKFA, shares his conviction that Dubai remains one of the world’s most compelling destinations for real estate investment, from holiday homes to …

UAE / GULF TIME Kavit Handa, a UK citizen and Dubai-based global healthcare investor, has announced the acquisition of 100% of BB Hamodialyse, Moldova’s largest and most trusted dialysis services provider. The investment, made through Africa Capital, the Dubai-headquartered investment group he chairs, marks a significant expansion of the UAE’s role in advancing global healthcare access. “As a British investor …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Tiger Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has announced the launch of its latest residential project, “Sky Gate”, located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), Dubai, with a total investment of AED 600 million. This marks the company’s third major project in 2025, underscoring its continued expansion strategy and response to the growing demand for premium …

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 …