Regulatory milestone enables WTW to provide regulated investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions in and from the DIFC, as the firm accelerates its regional growth strategy …
BHM Capital becomes first UAE Financial Institution to connect clients to Amman Stock Exchange through ADX’s Tabadul platform
The addition of the Amman Stock Exchange to BHM Capital’s active market coverage enhances the company’s regional connectivity and broadens investment access for its clients across the Middle East …
Fimple partners Mawarid Finance to expand BaaS in UAE
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
MEBIS 2026 gains strong momentum as banking leaders prepare for the 17th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit
September 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, MEBIS has established itself as one of the region’s longest-running and most respected banking technology and innovation conferences. The 2026 …
DIB commits Dh11 million to support ‘Dubai Schools’ project for third consecutive year
DIB commits Dh11 million for third year to Dubai Schools project, expanding affordable high-quality education for Emirati students and supporting Dubai’s Education 33 goals for 2026-2027 …
Dubai Mallathon dates revealed for summer 2026
Dubai’s beloved summer fitness initiative, the Mallathon, is officially returning this month, offering residents and visitors a unique way to beat the scorching temperatures while staying active.Read …
Abu Dhabi pauses all rent hikes: How it is saving expats big money
Abu Dhabi has announced a freeze on rent increases across residential, commercial and industrial properties. The temporary measure has been enforced immediately. It is set to bring financial relief to …
UAE grocery prices to increase as fuel costs climb
Residents across the UAE are facing the prospect of higher grocery bills as retailers warn that escalating fuel costs driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are set to ripple …
UAE Nuclear Plant Drone Attack: IAEA Says Attackers Knew What They Were Doing | Firstpost Live
The head of the IAEA says the drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant was a carefully planned operation that risked causing a major incident. While the strike did not hit the reactor …
Dubai’s KHDA to resume school inspections
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has officially announced the resumption of quality assurance visits at private schools across the emirate, set to begin with the 2026-27 academic …
SekondBrain.AI selects Dubai as strategic base for global AI expansion
Dubai continues to attract major technology ventures as artificial intelligence companies increasingly look beyond traditional tech hubs to build globally adaptable systems. This summer, …
du launches $50m venture fund to back UAE startups and accelerate digital innovation
Ventures, has been established in partnership with investment firm Shorooq and marks a strategic expansion of its role beyond traditional telecommunications …
Abu Dhabi property transactions more than double in 2026 despite regional tension
Abu Dhabi’s residential property market recorded strong transaction growth in the first quarter of 2026, with new project launches helping transaction volumes more than double year-on-year despite a …
Dubai’s du launches $50mln venture capital fund, appoints Shorooq as manager
Dubai-based telecom operator du has launched du Ventures, a $50 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in startups and emerging technologies to support the growth of its core business. The …
Dubai issues rules governing use of cameras in enforcement, judicial procedures
The resolution aims to strengthen professional conduct among enforcement officers in Dubai, enhance transparency and integrity, protect individual rights, ensure legal compliance, and support the use …
Sharjah toddler death case: Neighbors released on bail
The families of two young Indian girls, who were detained in connection with the tragic death of a two-year-old Pakistani toddler in Sharjah, have been released on bail, marking a significant …
UAE non-oil business growth picks up in May but war and Hormuz standoff weigh, PMI shows
The UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded only modestly in May as war in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on output and new business growth, a business survey …