RAKBANK has launched crypto trading in AED via Bitpanda, enabling secure, regulated access from its mobile app.
RAKBANK becomes the first UAE conventional bank to facilitate crypto brokerage service
Dubai, UAE: RAKBANK has announced the launch of its crypto brokerage service via its mobile app for retail customers, becoming the first conventional bank in the UAE to enable crypto trading services …
GCC IPO market holds steady with $2.5bn raised in Q2 2025, PwC says
PwC noted that while Q3 is typically a quieter season for IPOs, a strong and diversified pipeline remains in place across the GCC …
UAE Retail Banking Competitor Benchmarking Report: Emirates NBD Group …
Dublin, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “UAE Retail Banking: Competitor Benchmarking 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report benchmarks the largest …
GCC Share Sales Raised $2.4 Billion In Second Quarter
GCC equity markets continued to attract capital and investor interest in Q2 2025, a report showed on Monday.PwC Middle Eas …
Dubai mortgage lenders Amlak, Tamweel mull merger | Reuters
Dubai-based mortgage lenders Amlak Finance
Dubai fund boss faces investigation-reports | Reuters
Dubai mortgage lender Tamweel’s
Dubai mortgage market jumps 75% – Property Week
The value of the Dubai mortgage market has increased by 75% so far this year, compared to the same period last year, according to figures from the Dubai Land Department.
Lean Technologies Gains In Principle Approval from Central Bank of the UAE
Lean Technologies has gained in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE.
Josef Schuster: «An Emirates IPO Would Be A Milestone»
Josef Schuster of financial index provider Ipox examines the latest IPOs and listing plans in the Middle East. «Very few companies carry the same level of strategic significance and brand strength as …
DIB executes first Islamic finance deal with Turkish Airlines
DIB, the world’s first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE, has successfully executed an aircraft financing transaction with Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye. Marking the …
GCC IPO market holds firm, raising $2.5bln in Q2 2025
GCC IPO market holds firm, raising $2.5bn in Q2 2025Three IPOs raised over $500 million each, reflecting sustained investor appetite in the region …
Lean technologies gets UAE approval to boost digital banking
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 …
Lean Technologies receives key regulatory approval under UAE’s Open Finance Framework
Lean’s receipt of the IPA license goes beyond the No Objection Certificates (NOC) previously awarded by the UAE Central Bank and designates Lean as a regulated Open Finance provider in the UAE.
Dubai: Over 4,100 new jobs created by companies in DIFC during H1 2025
Companies in the Dubai International Finance Centre created over 4,100 new jobs during the first half of 2025, strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for financial professionals. The financial …
Etihad Airways Eyes 2026 for $1 Billion IPO Launch
Dubai Etihad Airways is re-evaluating its timeline for launching its long-awaited initial public offering, with reports suggesting a deferral to the first quarter of 2026. The decision could mark a …
Hedge Funds, Wealth Firms Fuel Dubai Finance Hub’s Record Growth
Dubai’s financial hub reported a record increase in company registrations in the first half of the year, as the influx of hedge funds and wealth management firms continued despite geopolitical …