Dubai’s real estate market is facing fresh uncertainty as a sharp 30% drop in the DFM Real Estate Index raises concerns among investors. However, the decline reflects a sell-off in developer stocks …
UAE banking assets hit AED5.47tn as trade reached AED6tn in 2025
Domestic lending added AED20.6bn during the month, led by private sector borrowing, which contributed 0.8 percentage points to overall credit expansion …
UAE economy continues global ascent with robust growth in early 2026
The UAE economy maintained its upward trajectory during the first months of 2026, supported by the strength of the financial and banking sector and rising foreign trade and investment indicators, …
Dubai Financial Market’s Hong Kong visit drives strong investor engagement at HSBC Global Investment Summit 2026
DFM conducts a lineup of meetings with institutional investors and market participants during its Hong Kong visit …
Dubai Financial Market’s Hong Kong visit drives strong investor engagement at HSBC Global Investment Summit 2026
DFM conducts a lineup of meetings with institutional investors and market participants during its Hong Kong visit …
Dubai’s financial district hit by kamikaze drone as smoke pours from building struck by debris
Dubai’s financial district was hit by a drone on Friday morning, with the debris from an intercepted Iranian attack damaging a building. Footage from the International Finance Centre shows huge clouds …
Built for the rebound: UAE poised for a rapid pivot back to growth
In the UAE, the system is designed to preserve continuity during shocks so the rebound becomes less a restart and more an acceleration …
Nasdaq Dubai raises over US$8 billion in fixed income listings in Q1
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai recorded 18 fixed income listings in Q1 2026, raising over US$8 billion, bringing the total outstanding debt listings to US$149 billion.The performance …
UAE Central Bank tightens AML rules to strengthen financial crime controls
UAE Central Bank issues new AML guidance to tackle money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation risks …
Mortgage rates dip as Middle East ceasefire cools investor fears
The 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.43% at MND as a ceasefire took effect, while interest traders see 99.5% odds of no Fed cut in April.
UAE holds high-level bilateral meetings in Washington to strengthen global financial partnerships
Discussing ways to expand investment promotion and protection agreements, and double taxation avoidance frameworks with global partners; Exploring avenues for financial and tax co …
Dubai gives hedge funds flexibility to navigate war fallout
Dubai has drawn the world’s biggest hedge funds in recent years, transforming itself into a hub for the sector. Authorities are now moving quickly to shield that status, offering firms greater …
ADIB becomes the UAE’s first bank licensed to operate as an open finance provider under the UAE’s Open Finance Altareq Initiative
This milestone marks a significant step in ADIB’s transformation journey and 2035 vision to build the bank of the future …
Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD partner to introduce integrated off-plan mortgage financing
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce …
Dubai FinTech Summit to gather 1,000 leaders, 500 institutions as sector surges
Dubai hosts Mawarid FinTech Summit with 1,000 leaders and 500 institutions, highlighting UAE fintech growth and innovation …
UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA takes effect as non-oil trade exceeds $2.2bn in 2025
UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA comes into force, boosting trade, investment and market access as non-oil trade surpasses $2.2bn in 2025 …
UAE slashes tax penalties to $272 under new FTA rules
UAE FTA cuts tax penalties under new rules, with fines reduced to ease compliance and support business growth The UAE has introduced sweeping changes to its tax penalty regime, with fines …