The Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann & Co. Ltd. is now regulated in the UAE by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM. Its Middle East Hub branch in Abu Dhabi aims to support …
DIFC’s landmark 2025 results solidify Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for finance and business
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced landmark annual results that underscore Dubai’s prominence as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA …
Dubai International Financial Centre posts record 2025 results as revenues hit $580m and active firms near 9,000
DIFC reports record results with revenues up 20 per cent, profits rising 28 per cent and active Dubai companies reaching 8,844 …
Dubai International Financial Centre posts record 2025 results as revenues hit $580m and active firms near 9,000
DIFC reports record results with revenues up 20 per cent, profits rising 28 per cent and active Dubai companies reaching 8,844 …
Dubai International Financial Centre announces landmark annual results for 2025
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today announced landmark annual results that underscore Dubai’s prominence as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia …
Dubai financial centre new registrations rise nearly 40% in 2025
The total number of actively registered firms at the centre stood at around 8,840 as of the end of December last year, up 28% from 2024 …
What Dubai’s ban on Monero and Zcash signals for regulated crypto
Key takeawaysDubai does not criminalize privacy coins yet has ordered them to be removed from regulated financial channels. This means licensed firms in the DIFC can no longer trade, promote or …
MENA IPO proceeds hit $1.7bn in Q4 2025 as Saudi Arabia leads listings: EY
MENA capital markets saw 10 IPO launches raise $1.7bn in Q4 2025, led by Saudi Arabia, as selective investor sentiment shaped listings …
MENA region raises $1.7bln from 10 IPOs in Q4 2025
Across 2025, the MENA region saw 49 IPOs, raising US$7.3b in total proceeds. When compared year-on-year with 2024, the total number of IPOs decreased by 9.3% from the 54 listed with total proceeds …
UAE: The global powerhouse of Islamic banking and finance
As of 2026, UAE Islamic banking assets have surpassed AED 1.15 trillion with 45 licensed banks, accounting for approximately 25% of the total banking system. This growth trajectory has been driven by …
PRYPCO Mortgage surpasses AED 1bln in total mortgage disbursals for January
This milestone reflects PRYPCO Mortgage’s ability to originate, process, and close mortgage transactions at scale across a broad range of buyer profiles. During January 2026, the platform recorded an …
Dubai family businesses rethink investment, governance and philanthropy at World Governments Summit 2026
Dubai Chambers and WGS 2026 convene family business leaders to examine future-ready investment, governance and impact-driven philanthropy …
Zaid Al-Sager: Kuwait–UAE partnership strengthens the path of economic integration in the region
In his remarks, Al-Sager underscored the strategic importance of strengthening financial and banking cooperation between Kuwait and the UAE, noting that the fraternal relations between the two …
UAE–Kuwait economic forum: Banking partnerships drive growth in both economies
DUBAI, 3rd February, 2026 (WAM) — A session at the UAE–Kuwait Economic Forum highlighted the pivotal role of banking partnerships in supporting financial stability and advancing economic and trade …
Dubai real estate sector recorded $11.8bn of transactions last week, including massive $4.7bn of mortgages
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED43.49bn ($11.8bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department. Sales transactions dominated the figures, with AED23.77bn ($6.5bn), …
UAE gives MBank’s AE Coin green light for government fee payments
The UAE federal government has recognized the regulated AED stablecoin, AE Coin, powered by MBank (Al Maryah Community Bank), for government-fee payments. UAE businesses and individuals will be able …
Dubai’s Economy Records AED355 Billion GDP in 2025, Posting 4.7% Growth
Dubai’s economy continued its upward trajectory in 2025, delivering strong growth that underscores its resilience and sustained momentum. The emirate recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approxi …