The UAE represented by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the …
DIFC Innovation Hub and MBRSC partner to position Dubai as the Global South’s leading hub for SpaceTech commercialisation, finance, and insurance
The partnership will establish “Space for Earth Labs” a joint platform dedicated to accelerating the commercialisation …
Dubai launches 22mln sq ft auto market development project
DP World’s Economic Zones sector will deliver end-to-end logistics solutions encompassing e-commerce, trade finance, and asset development …
ADX at 25: IPO proceeds hit $16bln as exchange powers Abu Dhabi’s capital markets
Over the last 25 years, the ADX has achieved remarkable milestones that have shaped the capital markets and financial industry in the UAE and in the region …
UAE executes first cross border digital currency payment with China
The UAE completed its first-ever cross-border payment to China using digital currency, executed by Sheikh Mansour through the new ‘Jisr’ platform. The two countries also linked their instant payment …
US Fed Rate Cut To Help Boost UAE’s Real Estate Market
US Fed Rate Cut To Help Boost UAE’s Real Estate Market . The latest US Federal Reserve benchmark interest rate cut of 25 basis points to 3.75 percent on October 29, 2025 – the second rate cut in a mon …
HSBC to roll out tokenized deposits for U.S., UAE clients in 2026
HSBC plans to offer tokenized deposits to its corporate clients in the U.S. and the UAE in the first half of next year.
New UAE Banking Law Clarifies Digital Finance but Leaves Guarantee Requirements Uncertain
The UAE’s legal and financial sectors have welcomed the introduction of “Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation …
UAE Ministry of Finance signs second agreement under the “Retail Sukuk” initiative with Emirates NBD
We place among our top priorities providing individuals with a safe and user-friendly digital investment experience …
UAE and Korea CEPA enters final stages as non-oil trade hits $6.6bn in 2024
The UAE and Korea CEPA is in its final stages and set to enter into force by end-2025, as non-oil trade reached $6.6bn in 2024 …
BHM Capital has been appointed as the liquidity provider for Parkin’ shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM)
According to the agreement, BHM Capital will provide liquidity for Parkin’ Shares listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) …
Dubai sets the benchmark for next-generation financial cities, outpacing established centres: DIFC report
DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, explores the rising competitiveness of emerging financial cities as traditional financial centres face …
Dubai surges toward global top 10 financial centres as DIFC outpaces New York, London and Hong Kong
Dubai is advancing as a next-generation financial hub, with DIFC driving competitiveness and outperforming traditional centres …
Mena’s sustainable debt market triples to $94 billion amid push for green finance
The UAE and Saudi Arabia dominate Mena’s sustainable debt landscape, accounting for 74% of issuance since 2023. Both countries have leveraged national strategies …
Intrasia Group expands to Dubai with launch of Intrasia Management ME
Intrasia Group, a corporate and financial services management company established in Singapore, has announced the opening of its new regional entity, Intrasia Management ME …
UAE, Bahrain sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating financial crime
On the sidelines of the 41st Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), the General Secretariat of the UAE National Anti-Money Laundering and …
How UAE banks can grow by focusing on underserved, niche segments
Digital banks and financial disruptors in the UAE can grow faster by focusing on a niche and targeting specific customer segments. Experts say this approach enables deep expertise, cost efficiency, …