The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has banned all banks and financial institutions from using platforms such as WhatsApp for customer services.
Dubai South, Emirates NBD partner to simplify SME onboarding
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Claims that the UAE requires external financial backing “misreads the facts,” says UAE ambassador to US
Donald Trump had suggested Washington was considering ways to help, including the possibility of a currency swap arrangement.
UAE launches e-invoicing ‘4-Corner’ model to advance digital tax system
The initiative aligns with international standards for e-invoicing and is designed to support scalability and interoperability as adoption increases …
UAE Central Bank bans banks from using WhatsApp for financial services
UAE’s central bank gives financial institutions until April 2026 to stop using WhatsApp for banking services, citing fraud risks and data security concerns. Banks must redirect customers to official …
New Safety, Housing & Banking Rules Set for Dubai in 2026
A set of new regulations affecting residents in Dubai is scheduled to take effect across 2026, covering public safety, building standards, shared housing and banking authentication. A public safety …
UAE looks to US for financial lifeline as Iran war drags on
It looks like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may be having financial problems amid the Iran war. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials it didn’t identify, the UAE has begun talks …
DIFC to become the world’s first AI-Native financial centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced that it will become the world’s first AI-Native …
How Dubai is supporting small businesses
From rent relief and free retail space to bank fee waivers and discounts, here’s how Dubai is helping SMEs recover and grow …
Dubai’s Amlak Finance offloads over $20mln financing contracts
Dubai-listed Amlak Finance is selling a portion of its financing contracts worth AED 74.88 million ($ 20.39 million). The company, which provides Shariah-compliant real estate mortgages, said it has …
UAE rolls out $272m support, liquidity boost to protect economy from global shocks
UAE rolls out $272m support and central bank liquidity measures to stabilise markets, protect supply chains and boost confidence …
UAE pensions: Payouts hit $708m in Q1 2026 as membership surges to 184,522
The UAE federal pension system recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total payouts reaching AED2.6bn ($708m) as participation in the scheme continued to expand. Figures released by …
UAE boosts global financial clout with IMF–World Bank 2029 summit win
Meetings provided an important platform to deepen partnerships with international financial institutions and expand cooperation with both advanced and emerging economies …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Mashreq hold open dialogue with private sector
The event forms part of a series of interactive dialogues organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with leading financial institutions …
Dubai’s Al Ramz Corp announces IPO for two new funds
The IPO for the US dollar-denominated Horizons GCC Sukuks Fund and the UAE dirham-denominated Fortitude GCC Equity Fund will run until May 13, 2026 …
Al Ramz announces IPO for two new GCC-focused investment funds
New offerings expand Al Ramz’s suite of disciplined, research-driven investment solutions Funds designed to provide strategic access to regional fixed income and equity opportunities Dubai, UAE; 20 …
UAE seeks U.S. financial safeguards as Iran war strains economy: WSJ
In an interview Sunday on ABC’s This Week, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy said the country has faced more than 2,800 missiles and drones since the U.S.-Israeli war …