Norman Tambach, Group CFO of UAE’s Mashraq, evaluates how UAE’s banks have performed since the war began, and explains why he believes sentiment in the country and the Middle East remains positive.
Atom Financial Services Group Acquires Sirius Capital, Launches Global Investment Banking Platform for Promoters across India, the UAE and Singapore
Atom Financial Services Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of Sirius Capital, a UAE-based investment banking and special situations advisory firm, and the formal launch of Atom …
Banking assets rise to AED5.57 trillion, credit reaches AED2.72 trillion at end-April
Total assets of the UAE banking sector, including bankers’ acceptances, increased by 0.2 percent to AED5.57 trillion at the end of April 2026, compared with AED5.556 trillion at the end of March, …
Abu Dhabi’s big bets on entertainment
Abu Dhabi has spent years trying to become a global entertainment destination. Now, the company behind the Sphere has chosen the emirate for its first expansion outside the US. Mohamed Al Mubarak, …
CoComelon and Blippi to bring interactive live show to Abu Dhabi this August
Families in the UAE can look forward to a musical adventure this summer as CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE, featuring special guest Blippi, arrives at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on August 15 …
Watch: Sudden swerving triggers crashes in Abu Dhabi, one vehicle bursts into flames
Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to stick to designated lanes, avoid sudden or unsafe lane changes, and ensure the road is clear before changing lanes or overtaking …
UAE makes history with launch of first ever licensed sports betting and iGaming platform
The United Arab Emirates has launched its first licensed online gaming platform, Play971. This marks a significant step in the country’s regulated gaming industry. The platform offers sports wagering …
UAE announces suspension of new visas for 3 Ebola-hit countries from June 6
Entry will only be permitted for travellers who have spent more than 21 days outside the listed countries before arriving in the UAE …
UAE’s ‘Pledge and Commitment’ initiative: How to take part and download your certificate
Learn how UAE citizens and residents can join the Pledge and Commitment initiative online in 12 languages and download a digital certificate of appreciation …
Vault22 expands AI-powered wealth platform in the UAE as demand for digital investing accelerates
With over one million users globally, Vault22 is scaling from the UAE with an AI-led platform combining budgeting, investing, account aggregation and Shariah-compliant wealth solutions …
UAE launches national cryptography discovery platform to accelerate post-quantum security transition
Partnership between the UAE Cyber Security Council and QuantumGate aims to provide nationwide visibility of cryptographic assets, helping critical infrastructure operators prepare for the emerging ris …
DoE launches Abu Dhabi water and energy resilience framework
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) hosted the third edition of the Water and Energy Majlis under the theme “From National Readiness to Smart Resilience”.The …
PureHealth performs GCC’s first separation of craniopagus twins’ procedure in Abu Dhabi
In a landmark achievement, Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria. The life-saving surgery was performed at PureHealth’s SEHA – Sheikh …
Watch: Win in 5 balls! UAE women crush Saudi Arabia in record-breaking T20 Premier Cup clash
UAE Women chased 28 runs in five balls against Saudi Arabia after dismissing them for 25, recording one of women’s T20I cricket’s fastest chases.
Dubai project survives Iranian missile shock
The major business center in the Middle East has been hit by hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles, but it has not collapsed. Business is picking up as residents return. On February 28, when …
UAE-based govtech startup 01Gov bags AED1.5 million credit guarantee from Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund
Dubai-based govtech startup 01Gov has secured a AED1.5 million (US$408,441) credit guarantee from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance …
CoinMENA selects INFINIOS to power strategic card issuance program
CoinMENA B.S.C., a leading digital asset platform, today announced a strategic partnership with INFINIOS, a next-generation payments technology company, to power CoinMENA’s virtual and physical card …