The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its first quarterly meeting, chaired by Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, to review the banking and financial sector’s performance …
UAE Central Bank reports 5.6% GDP growth in 2025 with 1.3% rise in inflation
CBUAE’s 2025 annual report highlights 5.6% GDP growth, 1.3% inflation, AED 5.4tn bank assets and Digital Dirham progress plus fintech launch …
Mashreq becomes first UAE bank to offer instant digital cross-border accounts for non-resident Egyptians
This fully digital service is available to Egyptian nationals who hold a NEO, Gold or Private account with Mashreq UAE. It eliminates the need for physical documents or in-person visits to branches in …
Dubai’s DIFC offers temporary economic support for businesses, retail community
Flexible payments, fee instalments and regulatory easing introduced as Dubai financial hub backs its business community …
UAE can absorb spending pressure, recover quickly from short conflict, says World Bank
World Bank revises down growth forecast for the GCC and Middle East countries due to the regional war; Kuwait, Qatar economies to shrink this year …
Sobha Realty to offer integrated home financing solutions for Dubai off-plan projects
Emirates NBD partnered with Sobha Realty to offer tailored mortgage solutions for off-plan properties in Dubai …
DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support the DIFC financial services community
DFSA introduces temporary regulatory relief measures to support new firms seeking DFSA authorisation and existing regulated firms in Dubai International Financial Centre …
UAE and Bahrain central banks sign $5.4 billion currency swap deal
The deal gives both central banks access to UAE dirhams and Bahraini dinars to support cross-border trade and deepen regional financial integration …
Bahrain and UAE Seal $5.3 Billion Currency Swap to Strengthen Economic Ties
A New Chapter in Gulf Financial Diplomacy In a move that underscores deepening economic cooperation across the Gulf, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Emirates NBD hold open dialogue with 86 private sector representatives to support their financial resilience
The session is part of an ongoing series of events aimed at supporting the private sector’s financial requirements amid evolving economic conditions …
Emirates NBD announces fee waivers and discounts for UAE customers amid regional conflict
Dubai’s largest bank rolls out support package for small and medium enterprises and assures that its services remain fully operational, seamless and secure …
Dubai Banks Are Now Using Blockchain in Real Finance—Here’s What Changed
Dubai banks advance from blockchain pilots to live real-world deployments. AED-backed DDSC stablecoin approval in Feb 2026 boosts tokenized services. VARA’s clear regulations since 2022 …
Some UAE banks offer loan deferments, flexible payment plans amid regional conflict
Small and medium enterprises get up to 60-day instalment relief; frontline workers offered preferential terms to cope with the financial challenges due to regional conflict …
UAE said to have injected $8B to support banking system
UAE central bank injected 30B+ ($8.2B) dirhams to boost bank liquidity amid the Middle East war, according to analysts at Jefferies. Read more here.
UAE warns Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens global food and energy supplies
The UAE described attacks on commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as “economic warfare and piracy”, warning that any attempt to obstruct navigation in the waterway would hav …
UAE banks’ real estate exposures key to Iran war asset quality risks: Fitch
Banks could also face liquidity pressure and deposit outflows, but Fitch expects the UAE authorities to provide ordinary liquidity support if needed …
SpaceX IPO: UAE, GCC investors eye record-breaking opportunity
SpaceX’s potential IPO could be historic, attracting huge interest from UAE and GCC investors. Analysts say sovereign wealth funds and family offices are keen to participate …