Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Trading on the UAE’s two main exchanges, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has been suspended till Tuesday, March 3. Meanwhile, …
UAE Suspends Stock Trading Amid Iran Strikes
UAE shuts ADX and DFM exchanges March 2–3 after Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, threatening oil above $100 and global supply chains.
UAE Stock Markets to Close for Two Days Amid Iran Strikes
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market will be closed on March 2 and March 3, the UAE Capital Market Authority said in an emailed statement. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have faced hundreds …
Dubai: economic might in the Middle East
Dubai has been transformed into a major global economic hub through diversification in sectors such as transportation, finance and tourism, to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.The emirate, along …
Hedge funds, banks rethink presence in Dubai, Abu Dhabi amid escalating Iran war
JPMorgan to Citigroup have instructed employees in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to work from home or take shelter away from military targets amid the Iran war.
‘Absolute chaos’: Missiles, drones jolt Dubai financial hub
Iran’s retaliatory attacks challenged a cultivated image of safety and stability as defence systems repelled missiles and drones over Dubai’s famous skyscrapers.
ALEC Holdings prices $381m Dubai IPO at top of range, raises Dhs1.4bn
ALEC Holdings, the Dubai-based engineering and construction group, priced its initial public offering (IPO) at the top of the indicated range, raising Dhs1.4bn ($381m) in the UAE’ largest construction …
UAE makes history: Central Bank launches world’s first sovereign financial cloud with AI for secure digital finance
The Central Bank of the UAE has launched the world’s first sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure, a secure, AI-powered digital backbone for its financial sector. Developed with Core42, …
Indian-origin expat in Dubai wins Dh5 million, but plans to continue to work – Here’s why
Tamil Nadu expat Murugananth Govinthan wins Dh5 million in UAE Lottery, plans to use prize for family stability, building a home, and securing their future.
UAE banking rule change: How this will change the way you shop
Banks in the United Arab Emirates are phasing out one-time passwords (OTP) sent via texts and email as early as this week.
Islamic finance growth to remain firm as GCC anchors global sukuk market
Moody’s expects issuance to stabilise in 2026 after record volumes, with Saudi Arabia narrowing the gap with Malaysia …
Dubai Property Latest Guide: What to Know Before You Buy an Apartment
Dubai keeps changing. New towers go up, neighborhoods expand, and prices shift quietly in the background. If you have been looking at apartments for sale in Dubai, you probably already feel that mix …
Tensions slow Pakistani investment in Dubai real estate
Pakistanis have long been among the largest investors in Dubai real estate, with the emirate also regarded as a safe haven for illicit funds. In 2023, Pakistan ranked as the second-largest investor in …
How UAE is Leading Financial Inclusion with AI and Alternative Data
Overview: The UAE is transforming financial inclusion by leveraging AI-powered analytics and alternative data to expand access to credit and digital banking ser …
AI12 names Jamie Eaton as Head of Financial Lines
AI12 Limited, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has appointed Jamie Eaton as …
Dubai signs deal to speed up investor bank account opening across free zones
Economic Security Centre of Dubai, Dubai Free Zones Council and Emirates NBD sign MoU to fast-track investor bank accounts …
Dubai draws 46.9 per cent of new MNCs from Asia in 2025, chamber data shows
Dubai International Chamber says 46.9 per cent of MNCs and 49.8 per cent of SMEs attracted to Dubai in 2025 came from Asia …