As the first company authorised by the Central Bank of the UAE to process WPS salaries, Edenred UAE has long positioned financial inclusion as the foundation of its offer in UAE — ensuring that access …
Dubai Family With $10 Billion Fortune Pivots to Luxury Property
Dubai’s property boom has drawn in everyone from foreign developers to new local players. One of the city’s wealthiest clans is set to join them.
UAE Firm Completes $5 Billion Acquisition of First Women Bank
UAE’s IHC has completed privatization of First Women Bank in Pakistan, marking a major step toward digital banking transformation.
Man United’s UAE consortium takeover bid: the facts so far
Ever since Manchester United were taken over by the Glazers in 2005, the ownership of the club has been a hot button topic.History of takeoverProtests, outrage and green and gold scarves became …
LBOs and activists for the corporate have-nots
Plus, the real estate mogul behind the Burj Khalifa looks beyond Dubai and another troubled green start-up in Sweden …
Dubai’s property market enters a phase of selective growth
Dubai’s residential real estate market is showing signs of maturity and recalibration, with Q3 2025 data revealing a shift from rapid expansion to more selective, segment-driven growth, data showed on …
UAE Strengthens Financial Controls as Casino Industry Takes Shape
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 21, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — The United Arab Emirates has moved to tighten its anti-money laundering framework in parallel with the rollout of its regulated casino sector, …
Sudan Pound Suffers as De Facto UAE Flight Ban Hits Gold Exports
According to Sudanese central bank data, the UAE imported almost 90% of Sudan’s legal gold exports, about 8.8 tonnes, in the first half of 2025. These exports brought in almost $840 million, Sudan’s …
UAE hospitality pivots from building to investment
The UAE hotel market is entering a more mature phase, supported by stronger operating metrics and a clearer focus on returns.
MyZoi and Deem Finance partner to launch earned wage access in the UAE
SC Ventures–backed financial inclusion platform myZoi has introduced Earned Wage Access services to support workers’ financial well-being; EWA enables employees to get early access to their salary in …
UAE’s Invest Bank secures licence for Islamic banking operations
Invest Bank has received approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch an Islamic banking window, enabling it to offer sharia-compliant products and services to individuals and businesses. Edris …
Emirates NBD’s $3bln RBL Bank deal could lift overseas assets to up to 30%
Emirates NBD’s proposed $3 billion investment in India’s RBL Bank is likely to conclude within the next six to eight months, subject to regulatory approvals. If the deal goes through, Emirates NBD’s …
Man Utd takeover: UAE-based consortium could face ‘immediate’ Man City issue in latest update
Any UAE-based consortium looking to buy Man Utd could have links to arch-rivals Man City, according to a football finance expert.
Invest Bank launches Islamic banking window
Invest Bank announced that it has obtained an Islamic banking window licence from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A new chapter for Invest Bank: Islamic banking window approved by the UAE Central Bank
The Central Bank of the UAE’s approval of Invest Bank’s Islamic banking window license reinforces the country’s regulatory body’s confidence in the bank’s ability to provide inclusive and …
From off-plan frenzy to suburban shift: 6 trends defining Dubai real estate
While traditional hot spots like Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina remain resilient, market momentum is becoming increasingly project-specific …
India’s RBL Bank–Dubai’s Emirates NBD $3bln deal could close in 5–8 months
The Dubai bank will take a controlling stake via a preferential issue of up to 60%. As part of this transaction, ENBD will also make a mandatory open offer for the purchase of up to 26% stake from the …