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ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), of the UAE and the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC), of Saudi Arabia convened a meeting to explore and strengthen mutual collaboration. Both parties discussed potential cooperation in regulatory aspects related to nuclear safety, nuclear security, nonproliferation, legal and regulatory framework, emergency preparedness and response. The meeting was …

Bloomberg Oil rose in New York as Moderna Inc reported its Covid-19 vaccine is highly effective against the virus. Moderna’s shot had 94.5% efficacy in a preliminary analysis of a large, late-stage clinical trial. That followed similar positive news for a vaccination being developed by Pfizer Inc. last week, buoying risky assets globally. The full impact of a vaccine on …

Bloomberg South Korea’s two biggest airlines plan to merge, with Korean Air Lines Co acquiring Asiana Airlines Inc for 1.8 trillion won ($1.6 billion) following an injection via its parent, Hanjin Kal Corp. The main goal of the acquisition is to stabilise South Korea’s aviation industry amid the coronavirus pandemic and improve its competitiveness, said Hanjin Group, which operates airlines …

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 …