Hong Kong: The UAE has been ranked 9th in the Global AI for Finance Competitiveness Index (GAICI), which was released today by Deep Knowledge Group with the Hong Kong Financial Services Development …
Bybit Launches AED Bank Deposits in the UAE with 750,000 AED Reward Pool
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 28th, 2026, ChainwireBybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency …
No more bank card? UAE announces futuristic plans to pay with your face
Soon, you could make payments seamlessly with biometric facial scanning technology in Dubai and the other emirates.
Emirates NBD Capital becomes first Middle Eastern investment bank to secure merchant banking licence in India
Regulatory approval from the Indian market regulator enables the firm to offer a full suite of equity and debt capital market services, including IPOs and bond placements …
UAE pilots region’s first biometric payments using facial and palm recognition
The solution is enabled by Network International and powered by PopID, combining biometric authentication with secure payment processing infrastructure …
Dubai’s Magellan Capital launches flagship $975m hedge fund
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) -regulated investment manager Magellan Capital has launched its flagship multi-strategy hedge fund with $975 million of public markets assets, marking the …
UAE’s biggest bank FAB net profit rises 22% in fourth quarter
First Abu Dhabi Bank reported an increase of 22% in fourth-quarter net profit, driven by growth in its operating income amid “sustained business momentum” and rising non-interest income, it said in a …
Dubai announces largest demand-led expansion of a financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia – with a total gross floor area of 17.7mn sq.ft.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that …
Dubai to expand financial hub with $27 billion in new projects
Dubai is planning projects worth more than 100 billion dirhams ($27 billion) to expand the Gulf financial hub as an influx of foreign firms pushes occupancy to limits and leaves global firms …
Dubai unveils $27.2bn DIFC Zabeel District in landmark financial hub expansion
Dubai unveils $27.2bn DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion set to reshape the city’s financial hub amid global finance ambitions …
Mortgage AI moves from ‘Faster’ to ‘Smarter’ for UAE homebuyers in 2026
AI-powered PropTech and mortgage platforms, are projected to grow to approximately $837.5 million in 2026 in the UAE, forecasted to reach approximately $1.55 billion by 2030; Duba …
Dubai’s Emirates NBD posts net profit rise in 2025 driven by record lending growth
Emirates NBD said total gross loans climbed 24% to 658 billion dirhams as of the end of December, driven by markets including Saudi Arabia …
How to Invest in Hedge Funds: Insights for Accredited Investors
Explore how accredited investors can access hedge fund opportunities, including indirect methods to capture unique returns and understand key requirements.
Wio Bank and Pine Labs: Modernising Payments in the UAE
Wio Bank and Pine Labs have joined forces to enhance digital payment infrastructure and merchant onboarding across the Middle East fintech market …
Pine Labs partners with UAE-based Wio Bank for tech infrastructure
Apart from the UAE, Pine Labs currently offers Credit+ in India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia …
First Abu Dhabi Bank joins as Official Banking Partner for the first-ever Open Masters Games in the Middle East
Reflecting the shared vision of both organisations to supporting initiatives that promote health, participation, and social cohesion …
For UK Firms in Dubai, Banking is Simple, and Skrooge.ai Brings the Same Ease to Accounting
More British companies are choosing to run their businesses in Dubai. By 2026, Dubai will host more than 1.4 million active companies, with around 250,000 new f …