HDFC Bank complies with DFSA order, halts new client onboarding at DIFC branch, no material impact on operations.
Dubai: HDFC Bank Faces DFSA Curbs, Barred From Accepting New Clients
HDFC Bank Limited has announced that its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch is facing restrictions from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Effective September 26, the …
Sharjah Finance Department organises 5th Financial Forum
The Sharjah Finance Department organised the Fifth Financial Forum, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of government financial systems and develop national cadres in accordance …
Abu Dhabi, Malaysia to develop next-gen autonomous platforms
K2, an Abu Dhabi government-owned company specialising in advanced autonomous systems and AI-driven technologies, on Saturday announced the signing of a …
Oracle Cloud partners with e& enterprise for sovereign UAE OneCloud launch
Oracle Cloud has partnered with e& enterprise – the digital transformation arm of UAE telco e& (formerly Etisalat) – to deliver the next generation of OneCloud, a UAE-based sovereign hyperscale cloud …
HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch prohibited from conducting business with new clients – What went wrong? Will it impact existing services?
HDFC Bank has informed through a filing that its Dubai branch — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has been prohibited from soliciting or conducting any business with new clients.
Dubai: Student returns cash, Dh200,000 cheque; police honour honesty
Dubai Police honoured a student after he returned a lost wallet containing cash and a cheque valued at Dh200,000. Authorities at Al Qusais Police Station presented him with the special recognition in …
Dubai Fountain returns to downtown — Here’s schedule
Dubai Fountain reopens October 1 after renovations, with afternoon and evening show timings announced. Emaar confirms new upgrades and Phase Two plans.
Dubai authority bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from taking new clients
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has barred HDFC Bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch from onboarding new clients, following regulatory concerns flagged earlier this …
UAE Regulator Freezes HDFC Bank’s Dubai Branch from New Client Onboarding Amid Scrutiny
HDFC Bank’s branch in Dubai has been restricted by the Dubai Financial Services Authority from onboarding new clients due to concerns about customer onboarding practices. , Companies, Times Now …
Pepeto Highlights $6.8M Presale Amid Ethereum’s Price Moves and Opportunities
Pepeto (PEPETO), a meme coin presale built on Ethereum, has raised more than $6.8 million as of September 25, 2025. The project combines elements of meme culture with infrastructure-backed utility.
World’s first net-zero energy mosque, powered by mud, solar panels opens in Abu Dhabi
The world’s first zero-energy mosque, located in Abu Dhabi, is constructed to produce as much energy it consumes annually.The mosque is planned to open in October and is designed to …
TNT sees action in Abu Dhabi pocket meet as tune-up for PBA 50
TNT left for United Arab Emirates on Saturday to see action in the Abu Dhabi Invitational Basketball Championship, as it gears up for the opening of PBA Season 50 next week.
UAE Tightens Visa Rules: Passport Cover Page Now Mandatory
The UAE now requires visa applicants to submit their passport’s cover page along with standard documents. Learn what has changed and how to prepare.
UAE unveils first-ever nationwide Emirati Birthday Song featuring voices from across the community
The UAE has launched the first-ever Emirati Birthday Song as part of the 2025 Year of Community, in collaboration with Ferjan Dubai. Created through nationwide contributions, the song reflects …
UAE space leadership: Driving Middle East’s $18 billion space market
When the Hope Probe entered Mars’ orbit in 2021, it wasn’t just a milestone for the UAE, it was a clear signal that the country was determined to claim its place among the world’s spacefaring nations.
Dubai Rises Into World’s Top Four FinTech Hubs
Dubai has secured a position among the world’s top four FinTech centres, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index published on 25 September, signalling a pivotal shift in the emirate’s …