Ratings agency says robust capital buffers, healthy liquidity and continued lending growth position UAE ,Saudi banks to maintain stability despite a more challenging global environment.
ASB Capital deepens UAE capital markets presence with JLM role in Dubai Islamic Bank’s USD 1bln AT1 Sukuk issuance
ASB Capital, a purpose-driven asset and wealth management firm with assets under management (AUM) of USD 9.1 billion, acted as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner in Dubai Islamic Bank’s (DIB) USD 1 …
Tabby launches fee-free UAE spending account with cashback card and international transfers
Gulf-based fintech company Tabby is expanding beyond buy now, pay later with the launch of a fee-free spending account in the UAE, as it seeks a larger role in how customers hold, transfer and spend …
Crypto-assets through the lens of EU and GCC regulations
Recent years have seen a surge in the crypto market, with Dubai becoming a major crypto hub. As interest in crypto trading and investment rises, the need …
Abu Dhabi launches first dedicated licence plates for self-driving cars
The new plates feature ‘Auto Drive’ for commercial autonomous vehicles and ‘Test’ for the ones in trial programmes …
Abu Dhabi Mobility introduces 1st dedicated licence plates for trial, commercial autonomous vehicles
Under the Supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has introduced …
Dubai housing market stays resilient amid Middle East tensions; H1 residential deals touch AED 226 billion: ANAROCK
Dubai’s residential real estate market showed resilience despite Middle East geopolitical tensions, with housing transactions worth AED 225.7 billion recorded in H1 2026, according to an ANAROCK …
‘It’s only rocket science’: UAE’s commercial space sector ready for rapid growth
The UAE’s growing space ambitions are moving beyond government-led missions and into commercial manufacturing. One such example is Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks, where satellites are built locally while …
Ajman Bank opens new corporate office in Dubai
Ajman Bank has officially opened a new corporate office in Dubai, reinforcing its institutional presence in the UAE’s leading commercial hub and expanding its capacity to serve corporate and …
UAE announces major project to improve Sharjah-Dubai traffic
Engineers will target traffic movement between Dubai and Sharjah while raising junction efficiency across the federal corridor …
UAE strongly condemns ‘aggressive attack’ on Kuwait border posts
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack represents a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability …
MyFlyYatra Is Expanding Its Business Class Flight Travel to Australia, Africa, Japan, Europe, Dubai by Introducing Enhanced Coverage for Global Destinations as Part of Its …
MyFlyYatra announces expanded business class flight booking options from the United States to Australia, Africa, Japan, Europe and Dubai.Germantown, Maryland–(Newsfile Corp. – July 12, 2026) – …
Sharjah business licences rise 2% in first half as investment remains resilient
SHARJAH: Total number of business licenses issued and renewed in Sharjah in the first half of 2026 reached 38,169, with a growth rate of 2% compared to the same period last year, according to a report …
UAE weather today: Dubai reaches 40°C, Abu Dhabi 44°C as humid conditions build
Dubai hits 40°C and Abu Dhabi 44°C with partly cloudy skies, rising humidity that may cause fog Tuesday morning, light to moderate winds, and calm seas for beachgoers …
UAE strongly condemns hostile attack on border posts, offshore oil platform in Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile drone attack on the State of Kuwait, which targeted three border posts and an …
Why Strategic Partnerships are Critical in Fintech
Overview: KPMG surveyed 1,000 banking and retail executives, showing strategic bank-fintech partnerships have shifted from optional collaborations to a core gro …
Sharjah issues, renews over 38,000 licences in first half of 2026
Total number of business licenses issued and renewed in Sharjah in the first half of 2026 reached 38,169, with a growth rate of 2% compared to the same …