IPO Genie sponsors Andrew Tate’s Misfits Boxing headliner in Dubai, signaling how real-world execution is shaping top crypto presales in 2025.
UAE announces updated Excise Tax rules
UAE issues Cabinet Resolution No. 198 of 2025 amending Excise Tax rules to improve compliance and enhance procedures …
Citadel plans Dubai office in boost for city’s hedge fund hopes
Ken Griffin’s Citadel is establishing an office in Dubai, becoming one of the last major hedge fund holdouts to set up shop in the United Arab Emirates and marking a significant win for the city’s …
UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group publishes Fourth Statement during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025
Statement highlights progress across four key pillars: corporate governance, disclosures, UAE sustainable finance taxonomy, and climate transition planning …
Ajman Bank launches digital extension to expand smart, customer-centric banking services
Supporting greater efficiency and convenience while maintaining the highest standards of service quality and Shariah compliance …
Dubai’s DIFC removes red tape for crypto registration in its financial center
Dubai’s financial center regulator, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has changed its tune when it comes to crypto assets, from having to approve crypto tokens to be used at the Dubai …
UAE targets $599bn foreign investment stock as economy ranks among world’s fastest-growing
UAE boosts position as growth hub in 2025, driven by non-oil trade, rising investment, banking expansion and pro-business reforms …
UAE approves budget, outlines financial strategy for 2026
Board meeting chaired by Mansour bin Zayed focused on digital transformation, payment systems and regulatory development …
UAE banks show stability as lending accelerates
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Yubi Group debuts Mortgage in the UAE, transforming how consumers secure mortgages with unprecedented simplicity
A technology-powered mortgage experience that brings transparency, access, and speed to the UAE home financing market …
UBF’s Technical and advisory committees: Key pillar in advancing financial and banking industry
Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, commended the efforts of the Federation’s technical and advisory committees, which bring together leading experts from the financial and banking sector to develop policies …
Emirates Islamic wins ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’ at MEA Finance Awards 2025
The award highlights Emirates Islamic’s strong value proposition for SMEs, recognising its excellence in service quality, customer experience, digital capabilities and tailored Islamic products. The …
MENA’s e-commerce noon secures $500mln funding co-led by PIF for potential IPO
The company moves closer to a potential initial public offering, according to a press release citing people familiar with the matter …
Bullish Emirates NBD says Dubai economy to grow 4.5% in 2026
The bank forecast Dubai’s economy will easily outpace global average, supported by strong momentum, rising tourism, and robust private and public sector activity …
Harneys marks UAE debut with Dubai launch
The firm has appointed dispute resolution partner Ian Mann to lead its new outfit in Dubai’s International Financial Centre …
Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar
Emirates NBD has launched UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar, offering investors a secure way to buy and hold physical gold. Available in 10, 50, and 100-gram denominations, the NBD Gold Bar comes with …
9 mandates to fire up the UAE’s IPO pipeline in H1 2026
IPO activity in the early months of 2026 in the UAE is set to reverse the low performance of the market this year, with as many as nine mandates currently in the works, according to various sources.