The UAE’s Islamic finance sector is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, backed by a national strategy that aims to more than double Islamic banking assets and sukuk listings by 2031. This move …
Your bank just got an office next to your home
Emirates NBD is piloting Letswork access for staff across 4,000+ coworking spaces in the UAE and abroad, with instant booking and hubs across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai emerges as a global wealth nexus, bridging Asia and the Middle East
Middle Eastern investors are increasingly allocating funds to select Asian sectors. Asian sovereign funds and institutions are deepening their Gulf exposure …
EXCLUSIVE: More developers should IPO, it’s ‘healthy for the economy’ – Deyaar CEO
Deyaar listed on the DFM in 2007, long before the city’s IPO boom. CEO Saeed Al Qatami says that experience shows why listings are “healthy for the economy” and vital for a mature market …
Nvidia’s Chips Are Headed to the UAE. Options Data Tells Us NVDA Stock Is Headed Here Next.
Nvidia stock remains in focus after Microsoft secured U.S. approval to ship its AI chips to the UAE. Options data signals potential for further upside in NVDA shares.
Dubai launches major plan to be the world’s most liveable city by 2033 – 310 new parks, 60 affordable schools, 15,000 aviation jobs
Dubai unveils initiatives including 310 parks, 60 affordable schools, and 15,000 aviation jobs to become world’s most liveable city …
UBF highlights importance of protecting digital infrastructure of banking, financial services
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, emphasised the importance of redoubling efforts to protect the digital infrastructure of banking and financial …
National Bank of Fujairah and Muller & Phipps ME Group sign MoU to strengthen technology supply chain resilience
Dubai: As part of its ongoing commitment to support the UAE’s rapidly growing technology sector, National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Muller & Phipps ME …
UAE residents can now invest in government-backed Sukuk from just $1,089
UAE residents and citizens can now invest digitally in Sharia-compliant Retail Sukuk from $1,089, under Ministry of Finance initiative …
Hedge & Sachs Unveils Innovative Investment Platform to Drive Global Market Growth
Hedge & Sachs announces the launch of a cutting-edge investment platform that combines advanced financial engineering with robust regulatory compliance to unlock new opportunities. Hedge & Sachs, a …
UAE: Ministry of Finance signs first agreement under ‘Retail Sukuk’ initiative with ADIB
Under the agreement, individual investors in the UAE can now access and invest in Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) via ADIB’s “Smart Sukuk” platform, which allows investment in fractional Sukuk in sma …
Dubai and Abu Dhabi equities rebound in October amid global optimism
Equity markets in the UAE staged a strong recovery in October, with both Dubai and Abu Dhabi posting gains amid improving global investor sentiment and regional economic resilienceThe Dubai Financial …
Can you buy property in UAE with no down payment? What the law says
It is important to fully understand the payment schedule and handover terms; and whether there are any hidden finance charges …
UAE strengthens national AI vision with banking innovation
The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF Innovation Hub), in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and KPMG Middle East, concluded a 2-day AI Innovation Workshop, a …
UAE strengthens national AI vision with banking innovation led by EIF Innovation Hub, UBF, KPMG
The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF Innovation Hub), in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and KPMG Middle East, concluded a 2-day AI Innovation Workshop, a …
UAE real estate market surges in Q3 as office occupancy hits 94% and $38bn Dubai sales defy slowdown
CBRE says UAE real estate showed strong Q3 2025 growth as Dubai’s office market hit 94% occupancy and $38bn in sales …
Dubai unveils plan for new financial centre in DMCC
The move signals a new phase in Dubai’s evolution — from a global gateway hub to a city where trade, finance, technology, and capital converge seamlessly …