The UAE banking sector is heading into 2026 on a strong footing after delivering record-breaking financial results in 2025, supported by robust non-oil economic growth, high interest rates and …
UAE targets critical minerals deals with US and DRC
The UAE signed a series of agreements with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a wide-ranging investment deal with the US, both designed to bolster its position in the global critical minerals …
Dubai’s financial hub posts record growth on hedge fund boom
Dubai’s financial hub saw a record annual rise in company registrations last year, driven by hedge funds and wealth managers that has prompted an expansion plan to more than double its size by 2040.
Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann gains approval for UAE crypto business unit
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 …