The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed financial sanctions totalling 2.62 million dirhams ($713,310) on five banks and two insurance companies over non-compliance with the reporting …
XRP Healthcare to Become Public Company via IPO by Q3 2025, Accelerating AI and M&A Expansion
XRP Healthcare, a fast-growing innovator in AI-driven healthcare and mergers & acquisitions, has announced it will be a public company by Q3 2025.
Ruto’s Headache as World Bank and UAE Threaten to Withhold Ksh297 Billion Funding
Kenya’s failure to meet economic targets under its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program has put external investor financing including from the World Bank and the United Arab Emirates, UAE at risk …
AlHuda CIBE and Autosoft Dynamics agreement inked to promote end-to-end Islamic banking suite
This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for high-quality Shariah Compliant Banking systems in the rapidly expanding market …
UAE grants USD 64.5 million financial aid to Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem
Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has allocated a financial grant of USD 64.5 million to Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem. The grant aims to …
UAE unveils new Dhs100 note ahead of Eid Al Fitr
The new currency Dhs100 note is made of polymer and features an innovative design and advanced security features …
Look: UAE issues new polymer Dh100 banknote, in circulation from today
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 banknote. The currency is made of polymer and features innovative designs and advanced security features.
UAE banks get ratings upgrades from global agencies
Two prominent UAE banks, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and RAKBANK, have received positive ratings updates from leading credit agencies, reflecting their strong financial positions and strategic …
How Gen AI Is Reshaping The UAE’s Financial Landscape
The UAE has long recognized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Indeed, its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 outlines ambitious goals to leverage AI for …
Recounting the years: Saadat Hussein’s journey in the UAE since 1979
Saadat Hussein moved to Dubai in 1979, and since then, the city has been his home. He began his career as a marketing executive at Al-Futtaim Motors – Toyota before transitioning to banking, joining …
Mideast Stocks: Banks and industrial stocks drag Dubai lower, Abu Dhabi flat
Dubai’s main index declined 0.6%, hitting a near-three-month low, dragged lower by a 4% drop in Dubai Islamic Bank …
Best Salary Accounts in UAE & Dubai 2025
Navigating the financial landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly in Dubai, requires a keen understanding of the various salary account offerings by banks. A salary account is pivotal …
Emirati businessman gives Dhs35 million to Dubai’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign
An Emirati businessman has contributed Dhs35 million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …
Over 50% of UAE residents report being targeted by one financial fraud a month
Alarmingly, 56 per cent of UAE residents report experiencing at least one fraud attempt per month, with credit cards and bank transfers being the most targeted payment methods. With a surge in …
White & Case, Baker McKenzie Among Regional Titans Leading Key Saudi and UAE IPOs
Elsewhere in the kingdom, STAT Law Firm and White & Case are advising on the IPO of poultry producer Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment (Entaj) over its sale of a 30% stake on …
UAE bank body warns of growing fraud risk as digital payments soar
With the UAE’s digital payments market on track to soar to $80.37 billion by 2025, residents are increasingly vulnerable to financial fraud, particularly during festive seasons, according to banking …
Dubai Holding is a buyer of UK’s Nord Anglia schools
Dubai Holding, the personal investment portfolio of the ruler of the emirate, is among a group of companies that bought the UK school operator Nord Anglia Education for $14.5 billion. Other investors …