Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in firm registrations in 2025, as the emirate climbed to its highest-ever position in a global …
UAE banks shrug off war shock as strong liquidity, capital buffers offset sukuk slump
The UAE banking sector has emerged from the Middle East conflict with its resilience intact, supported by abundant liquidity, strong capitalisation and swift intervention by the Central Bank of the …
United Arab Emirates: TotalEnergies Enters in the Bab Gas Cap Concession
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has signed its entry into the Bab Gas Cap Concession in Abu Dhabi, with a 10% interest, alongside ADNOC (60%), bp (10%), CNPC (8%), JODCO/INPEX (5%), …
Should NRIs in Dubai use a UAE foundation for succession planning?
A UAE foundation can help NRI HNIs preserve and transfer family wealth efficiently through a separate legal structure, but it should be integrated with a local will and a broader estate plan.
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank $5.4m over anti-money laundering failures
The UAE Central Bank has fined a foreign bank branch $5.4m and its compliance officer $81,700 over AML failures …
Ministry of Finance announces opening of subscription and pricing for UAE’s inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme
Opening of subscriptions for the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme and the announcement of its pricing details mark a pivotal milestone in strengthening the UAE’s sovereign investment ecosystem.
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank Dh20m for breaching money laundering rules
Penalty is among highest imposed on financial entity operating in country …
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch AED 20 million over compliance failures
UAE Central Bank fines a foreign bank branch AED 20 million for serious anti-money laundering compliance failures, citing repeated deficiencies and additional penalties for senior compliance officers …
International Development Bank expands financial solutions portfolio to support regional business growth
The bank is also set to strengthen its pioneering position in the capital market as the Bronze Sponsor of Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East 2026 to be held in Dubai …
Dubai Residential REIT’s landmark listing named Best IPO in the Middle East by EMEA Finance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai Residential REIT, the GCC’s largest real estate investment trust, has been named “Best IPO in the Middle East for 2025” by EMEA Finance at its Achievement Awards …
UAE women entrepreneurs can now get 12-month fee waiver with new bank offers
Women entrepreneurs launching or growing a business in the UAE can now access a package of banking and business support benefits, including 12 months of waived maintenance fees, through a new …
Emirates NBD champions Emirati entrepreneurs while expanding support for business banking customers
As UAE businesses adapt to evolving market conditions, Emirates NBD is strengthening its support for entrepreneurs through its Emirati Business Package and …
Dubai named world’s top destination for foreign investment for 5th straight year as FDI projects hit record high
Dubai retained its position as the world’s leading destination for greenfield FDI projects in 2025, attracting 1,253 projects and $8.83bn …
UAE Ministry of Finance launches landmark sovereign investment initiative
The issuance size of the new programme will be $13m and the subscription period will run from June 24 to June 30.
Dubai investor eyes $250m windfall as NSE nears record IPO
Today, NSE dominates India’s equity and derivatives trading landscape and consistently ranks among the world’s largest exchanges by trading volume …
UAE: MoF launches subscription, pricing for Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme
The issuance size will be AED50 million, and the subscription period will run from 24th June to 30th June 2026 …
Casim partners with Tickstar to deliver Peppol-accredited eInvoicing across the UAE
Casim announces an exclusive partnership with Tickstar from Xero, to deliver accredited Peppol Access Point services across the UAE …