Discussing ways to expand investment promotion and protection agreements, and double taxation avoidance frameworks with global partners; Exploring avenues for financial and tax co …
Dubai gives hedge funds flexibility to navigate war fallout
Dubai has drawn the world’s biggest hedge funds in recent years, transforming itself into a hub for the sector. Authorities are now moving quickly to shield that status, offering firms greater …
ADIB becomes the UAE’s first bank licensed to operate as an open finance provider under the UAE’s Open Finance Altareq Initiative
This milestone marks a significant step in ADIB’s transformation journey and 2035 vision to build the bank of the future …
Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD partner to introduce integrated off-plan mortgage financing
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce …
Dubai FinTech Summit to gather 1,000 leaders, 500 institutions as sector surges
Dubai hosts Mawarid FinTech Summit with 1,000 leaders and 500 institutions, highlighting UAE fintech growth and innovation …
UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA takes effect as non-oil trade exceeds $2.2bn in 2025
UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA comes into force, boosting trade, investment and market access as non-oil trade surpasses $2.2bn in 2025 …
UAE slashes tax penalties to $272 under new FTA rules
UAE FTA cuts tax penalties under new rules, with fines reduced to ease compliance and support business growth The UAE has introduced sweeping changes to its tax penalty regime, with fines …
BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings
Global hedge funds last month faced their worst monthly drawdowns in more than four years as volatility triggered by the Iran war battered stocks and bond markets …
BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings
Global hedge funds last month faced their worst monthly drawdowns in more than four years as volatility triggered by the Iran war battered stocks and bond markets …
Philippines, UAE to strengthen financial cooperation and trade
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Central Bank of the Philippines have entered into a significant partnership aimed at promoting financial and economic cooperation. The two …
BSP, UAE Central Bank ink deal for remittance flow
THE Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have signed a deal the two regulators expect would pave the way for better remittance channels for …
UAE Central Bank develops nationwide e-KYC platform
The UAE Central Bank is developing a unified electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) platform as part of efforts to streamline compliance, reduce costs and accelerate the onboarding of customers across …
Dubai domestic spending nearly recovered to prewar levels, economic chief says
Despite facing heavy bombardment from Iran, the UAE’s biggest city has remained resilient, Dubai’s economic chief told Semafor World Economy.
Philippines, UAE to promote financial cooperation
MANILA: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Central Bank of the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote financial and economic collaboration and …
Central banks of UAE and Philippines agree to link payment infrastructure
The central banks of the UAE and the Philippines have signed an agreement to link their payment systems. In a virtual ceremony, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Bangko …
UAE banking sector strengthens global position with $1.47tr assets
UAE banking sector reaches $1.47tr in assets as UBF CEOs council reviews growth, Emiratisation exceeding 2025 targets …
DMCC tops 26,000 firms as tech, commodities, finance drive record expansion
Technology emerged as the largest sector within DMCC, supported by partnerships with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, Kraken and Crypto.com …