Tag: banking

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is considering deferring its $1 billion IPO to the first quarter of 2026, allowing the UAE airline to capitalise on its recent partnerships, a source with knowledge of the …

Dubai and Abu Dhabi attract wealthy individuals globally. These emirates offer tax benefits and a strategic location. Despite regional geopolitical risks, family offices are increasing in the UAE.

Dubai’s new First-Time Home Buyer Programme offers preferential pricing and tailored mortgages on properties up to $1.36m …

In a major move set to support the emirate’s real estate sector and residents, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism ( DET) have jointly launched the First-Time …

Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ:HTOO) saw its stock surge 50% following the announcement that its majority-owned subsidiary, Al Shola Al Modea Gas Distribution LLC, secured new liquefied petroleum gas …

Dubai’s 0% income tax is luring many Indian freelancers, founders, and professionals. But shifting abroad doesn’t automatically exempt you from Indian taxes. Here’s when your income actually becomes …

From July 25, 2025, UAE banks will start phasing out OTPs sent via SMS and email. Learn which banks are affected, what replaces OTPs, why it’s happening, and how to stay secure with app and biometric …

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Mercury have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture, Unitey Business Services, aiming at supporting the Financial Infrastructure …

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 …

Investments by banks operating in the UAE continued their upward trend, reaching Dhs774.3 billion by the end of April 2025. This marks a 16.2% annual …

In a landmark move to strengthen investor confidence and streamline insolvency proceedings, the United Arab Emirates has officially launched a dedicated Bankruptcy Court, signaling a major overhaul in …

The shift in digital banking security will begin on Friday July 25 and is being gradually rolled out by the Central Bank of the UAE. Instead of those OTP texts and emails you get sent prior to making …

Standard Chartered announced the launch of the first sustainable escrow and account bank solution, allowing clients to embed sustainability into their cash management strategies. The new solution …

Banks operating in the UAE recorded investment levels of AED 774.3 billion by the end of April 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). The figure represents …

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Mercury have announced the formation of a joint venture, Unitey Business Services, to support the Financial Infrastructure Transformation …

UAE banks provided credit of around AED19 billion ($5 billion) in April and the loans benefited both the public and private sectors, according to the Gulf state’s central bank. The lenders in the …

Acquired by IQ-EQ on Wednesday, Gordion has assets under management of $17bn, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo …