Key milestone to drive financial inclusion and expand public participation in government investment instruments …
UAE launches Shariah-compliant bonds open to all residents
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has launched its first sovereign retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing citizens and residents to invest directly in government-backed securities. Similar to a conventional …
UAE: Banks, Not Oil, Drive This Middle East ETF
Shares MSCI UAE ETF trades at a low P/E under 10x with a 16% long-term EPS growth rate but lacks momentum and growth exposure. See why UAE is a Hold.
Revolut Obtains Approval for Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services Licences from the Central Bank of the UAE
Revolut, the global fintech with over 75 million customers worldwide, today announced that it has received its Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence and Retail Payment Services (Category II) licence …
CoinMENA FZE and Standard Chartered establish banking agreement in the UAE
Agreement reflects growing collaboration between regulated digital asset firms and established financial institutions in the UAE …
Micropolis stock rises after landing five-year Abu Dhabi government contract
Micropolis AI Robotics MCRP shares are trading higher after the company announced a five-year agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi. Micropolis shares are climbing …
Abu Dhabi targets private infrastructure funds
The city launched a drive to bring 55 billion dirhams ($15 billion) of private capital into its infrastructure build-out.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi launches world’s first clinical AI scientist ‘Aila’
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi launches Aila, the world’s first clinical AI scientist, to support real-time clinical decisions and accelerate medical research using real patient data …
Abu Dhabi showcases its living lab for intelligent life sciences during strategic United States visit
Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, is leading a high-level delegation to the United States from 18 to 25 June 2026 to advance strategic partnerships and showcase …
Abu Dhabi home sales hit record AED38.1bn in Q1
The emirate recorded 8,100 residential transactions in the first quarter, with off-plan sales driving activity …
Abu Dhabi enters world’s top 50 emerging ecosystems as value surges 3,057% to $73.4 billion
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems after its ecosystem value rose 3,057% to $73.4 billion, according to the 2026 Global …
Dubai free zone looks to expand with focus on food security
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has developed new hubs for traders in cacao, meat and protein, honey, and saffron, in a push beyond its historical dominance in gold and diamonds.
Abu Dhabi residential property market delivers strongest Q1 on record
Yas Island in pole position for biggest jump in sales and rental prices Figures reflect sales before and during heightened geopolitical tensions; coming months’ data to give clearer market insight …
Dubai Municipality launches nanoparticle detection laboratory for food products to enhance Dubai’s leadership in food safety
Advanced specialised testing system to detect titanium dioxide in processed food products using the latest laboratory technologies …
VAT boom drives UAE tax revenues up 15 per cent to Dh46b
The sharp rise reflects a combination of stronger economic activity, rising consumer spending, growing business transactions and enhanced tax compliance …
UAE corporate tax 3rd anniversary: Dubai summit highlights new priorities for CFOs
Marking a significant milestone since the introduction of UAE corporate tax, the Taxation Society UAE celebrated the regime’s third anniversary in style in Dubai on June 6, 2026. The event was …
Why is an FCNR (B) deposit for a Dubai-based NRI more tax-efficient than for a US-based NRI?
For a US taxpayer, FCNR (B) interest should be reported on the US return as interest income, typically on Form 1040 (US Individual Income Tax Return) …