The UAE’s biggest lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) posted a 2024 net profit of 17.1 billion dirhams ($4.6 billion), 4% higher year-on-year (YoY) as a rise in operating income offset higher impairment …
First Abu Dhabi Bank reports Dhs17.1bn net profit for 2024
FAB’s capital and liquidity positions remained strong, with a common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 13.7 per cent and a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of 142 per cent …
‘Dubai on the Mediterranean’: Inside Trump’s Gaza plan
The US president’s proposal to expel millions of Palestinians emerges from a fringe idea in his first term that was rejected by Palestinian leaders.
Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE’s foreign trade hit all-time-high of AED3 trillion by end of 2024
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE’s foreign trade has reached a historic milestone, touching AED3 trillion for …
UAE non-oil foreign trade hits record Dh3 trillion on Cepa boost
The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade hit a record Dh3 trillion ($816.7 billion) last year − up 14.6 per cent year-on-year − as the country continues to diversify its economy and forges closer trade ties …
CBUAE, Economic Security Centre of Dubai sign MoU
This aims to achieve the strategic objectives of both parties, bolster confidence in the UAE’s financial system, and consolidate the country’s leading global position …
CBUAE, Economic Security Centre of Dubai sign MoU to enhance partnership in combating financial crime
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Economic Security Centre of Dubai today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and information sharing in combating financial …
Four Seasons and RAK Properties unveil plans for new resort in Mina, UAE
Failed to fetch dynamically imported module: https://finance.yahoo.com/assets/_app/immutable/nodes/105.JzBkOQ-g.js …
CBUAE and Economic Security Centre of Dubai sign MoU to enhance partnership in combating financial crime
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Economic Security Center of Dubai today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and information sharing in combating financial …
UAE’s Al Fardan Exchange ties up with Visa for enhanced cross-border remittance services
UAE-based remittances company Al Fardan Exchange announced a partnership with Visa for enhanced money transfer services. The company announced the launch of a new cross-border remittance service …
Dubai Duty Free partners with TerraPay
Dubai: TerraPay, a global money movement company, has joined forces with Dubai Duty Free (DDF), the world’s largest single airport retailer, to revolutionize the shopping experi …
United Arab Bank delivers 30% growth in 2024 net profit
United Arab Bank P.J.S.C (UAB) posted a net profit (before tax( of AED331 million for the year 2024, compared to AED 255 million in 2023 representing an increase of 30%. The growth in net profit stems …
Sweid & Sweid secures AED460mln term loan from Arab Bank for Sweid One Development
Sweid One represents an important addition to Dubai’s commercial landscape, and we are pleased to have secured the support of Arab Bank for this project,” said Maher Sweid, Managing Partner at Sweid & …
Dubai Said to Seek Up to $500 Million From Construction Firm IPO
Dubai will seek up to $500 million from the initial public offering of ALEC Engineering & Contracting LLC, according to people familiar with the matter, as the emirate seeks to revive its …
Crypto giant Shiba Inu signs major deal with UAE MoEI to boost Web3 solutions
Multibillion-dollar crypto giant Shiba Inu has announced a historic partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure … Shiba Inu now offers decentralised finance (DeFi) features, …
Dubai Duty Free taps TerraPay for digital wallet payments
Dubai Duty Free, operating at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum Airport, can now connect to TerraPay’s network.
Veefin Group acquires UAE-based TradeAssets to expand its offerings
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 …