Overall deposits from UAE resident rose due to an 8.4 percent increase in public sector deposits, a 2.4 percent increase in private sector deposits, and a 5.2 percent rise in non-banking financial …
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UAE gross bank assets increase 0.8% to Dhs3,321.5bn at end of December 2021
Total bank deposits increased by 1.5 per cent, rising from Dhs1,966.8bn at the end of November 2021 to Dhs1,996.5bn at the end of December 2021.
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank joins UAE Trade Connect fintech consortium
UTC is already enhancing its capabilities to provide in-depth information about suspicious elements of invoices presented for financing. by A Staff …
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Dubai’s Empower to list on DFM ‘soon’ but not in current quarter, Dewa chief says
The initial public offering of Dubai-based district cooling provider Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation — better known as Empower — will happen “soon” but not in the current quarter, …
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Banking, IT and marketing are most popular industries in UAE
The number of UAE employees who want to change their industry is on the rise for greener pastures as well as for better career growth opportunities. A new survey released by YouGov and Bayt.com …
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ADCB is latest bank to join UAE’s Trade Connect platform
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is the latest to sign up for the UAE Trade Connect platform, which is a consortium of local banks using blockchain to de-risk trade finance. The p …
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Dubai Financial Market Adds HSBC as First International Clearing Member
UAE’s stock exchange, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has onboarded HSBC as the first international General Clearing Member (GCM).
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UAE’s FAB takes the next step towards the future of banking with IBM
UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has embarked on the next step of its digital transformation journey by enhancing its digital platforms in a hybrid cloud environment with the support of IBM Consulting …
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UAE opens borders with new job exploration visa, five-year tourist visa, and non-sponsor business permits
For the first time, the UAE Cabinet has approved a number of new entry permits and visas that do not need a host or sponsor UAE opens borders with new job exploration visa, five-year tourist visa, and …
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IMF revises upwards UAE growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised upward the economic growth outlook for the UAE in 2022 and warned that damage from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will set back global recovery …
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How India’s inflationary pressures will affect NRI savings, investments
India’s economy is combating a price spiral, and markets too turn volatile Dubai: Inflationary rises in the Indian economy is starting hurt consumers and investors – with NRIs facing uncertain …
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Dubai Leads The Way as Middle East Becomes Crypto Hotbed
Dubai is welcoming global crypto exchanges with open arms. Binance plans to bring crypto to the next generation. Restrictions in Asia and the West could drive crypto companies to the Middle East …
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Presence of mind saves woman in Dubai from new type of online banking fraud
Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A Dubai-based woman was recently saved from falling victim to a new type of online banking fraud, largely because of her presence of mind and acting with caution.
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Mideast Stocks: Abu Dhabi, Qatar edge lower; sentiment muted in Dubai
Dubai’s main share index was flat, after rising 1.7% in the previous week following Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) stellar debut. DEWA shares were up 0.7%. Gains in the real estate …
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Indian rupee slumps against UAE dirham at opening of the market
The rupee hit 20.82 against Emirati dirham on Monday morning Agencies file by A Staff Reporter Published: Mon 18 Apr 2022, 9:59 AM The In …
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Remit or hold? Indian rupee is expected to drop further against the UAE dirham this week
Dubai: The Indian rupee recorded remittance-beneficial rates against the US dollar and the UAE dirham these past days, and forex analysts are flagging further currency weakness this week, giving hope …
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IMF slashes UAE, global growth forecast
The IMF also projected a 2.5 per cent growth rate over the next five years till 2024. Meanwhile, the UAE Central Bank, last month, revised the country’s forecast upward by 0.4 per cent to 2.4 per cent …
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