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Bloomberg Global stocks advanced as Congress moved towards agreement on a spending package that would boost the economy. Treasuries were flat ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Gains across markets were modest but broad-based, with the Stoxx 600 Index notching a third day of gains. The pound strengthened as Brexit negotiators worked to strike a trade agreement before the …

Bloomberg MSCI Inc. became the third index provider to delete some Chinese stocks from its benchmarks, after the Trump administration banned US investments in companies with links to the Chinese military. The firms include China Railway Construction Corp, China Spacesat, China Communications Construction, CRRC Corp., Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Dawning Information Industry Co. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, according …

Bloomberg India stocks advanced, with benchmarks headed for fresh peaks, on another sign that the economy is recovering. The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.7% to 46,577.84 as of 9:36 am in Mumbai, while the NSE Nifty 50 Index rises by the same magnitude. Both measures are headed for a fourth day of gains. Asian equities gained as US lawmakers moved …

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 …